An Interview with Toto
Toto works with Youth Unlimited, a non-profit helping teenagers grow into confident, capable leaders. Through service projects and volunteer placements, she opens doors for youth to step out of their comfort zones and connect with a broader, more diverse world.
She admits it’s not always easy finding the right placements can be tough, and sometimes students come in with a sense of entitlement. But the wins make it worth it.
Like the time Chef Masa told her that her students were “some of the best volunteers I’ve ever had.” Or when she watches a once-shy teen speak boldly with strangers after just a few weeks.
What keeps her going? “My Christian faith teaches me to be compassionate,” she says. “And being a mother helps me understand each student a little better.”
Toto isn’t just helping young people volunteer she’s shaping future leaders, one experience at a time.
Interviewed on: June 24, 2025
Written by: Joshua Asumadu