Leila Janah Biography, Wiki, Age, Husband, Family, Net Worth, Health, Wedding, Mother, Samasource, Obituary, Funeral and Instagram
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Leila Janah Bio – Leila Janah Wiki
Leila Janah born Leila Chirayath was an American businesswoman, the founder and CEO of Samasource and LXMI.
Leila Janah Age
Janah was born on October 9, 1982, in Lewiston, New York, United States. She died on January 24, 2020, in Manhattan, New York City. She was 37 years old.
Leila Janah Husband
She was married to her husband, Tassilo Festetics.
Leila Janah Health
In April 2019, Janah was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. She tweeted: “I’ve been diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma. I plan to continue my core CEO/Chairman duties at @Samasource + as founder of @LXMIofficial while undergoing treatment. Grateful to have top care + support.”
She wrote in a Linkedin article, “I recently learned I have a rare but treatable form of cancer: epithelioid sarcoma. I plan to continue my core CEO & Chairman duties at @Samasource, and as founder of @LXMIofficial, with accommodation for treatment and healing. Billions of people around the world don’t have access to decent work or medical care, as I do. If anything, this diagnosis affirms my commitment to our work, and my resolve to beat cancer so I can continue doing what I love for decades to come.
“This was a challenging diagnosis for me to handle emotionally. My partner and I were in the midst of planning a wedding. I have been forced to take a break from kitesurfing. Being held back by surgery and recovering at home feels like a prison sentence. But no one is immune to illness.
“Susan Sontag said it best: “Illness is the night side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.” So here’s to gaining another passport, and another life experience.”
Leila Janah Death
Janah died on January 24, 2020, at age 37. Her company Samasource announced her death in the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Leila Janah, Samasource Founder and CEO, passed away last night due to complications from Epithelioid Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. She was 37 years old.
“Leila spearheaded a global impact sourcing movement and was a champion for environmental sustainability and ending global poverty. She was the founder and CEO of three organizations, all with a common mission to “Give Work” – Samasource, a global for-profit technology leader in training data for AI; LXMI, a fair-trade, organic skin care company; and Samaschool, a non-profit focused on reskilling for the new economy.
“Her commitment to creating a better world was unparalleled. The ripple effects of her work will be felt for generations.
“We are all committed to continuing Leila’s work, and to ensuring her legacy and vision is carried out for years to come. To accomplish this, Wendy Gonzalez, longtime business partner and friend to Leila, will take the helm as interim CEO of Samasource. Previously the organization’s COO, Wendy has spent the past five years working alongside Leila to craft Samasource’s vision and strategy.
“Samaschool will continue to serve those gaining skills for the new economy, and LXMI will continue to operate and provide meaningful, dignified work to women in East Africa.
“We will miss Leila’s infectious laugh, her tenacious spirit, and her ability to inspire all she encountered to be a force for good in the world. Our deepest sympathies extend to Leila’s husband, Tassilo, her stepdaughter, her family, and her friends. With love. The Sama Family”
Leila Janah Cause of Death
Leila Janah’s cause of death was epithelioid sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.
Leila Janah Family
Janah is survived by her husband, Tassilo Festetics; her parents; a brother, Ved; and a stepdaughter.
Leila Janah Wedding
Janah and her partner were in the midst of planning a wedding in April 2019 when she was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma.
Leila Janah Net Worth
Information about Leila Janah’s net worth is being updated.
