Minerva BC’s Learning to Lead™ program helped Darcee Hiemstra find her calling For Prince George resident Darcee Hiemstra, helping others has always been second nature to her. As a child, she was always motivated to “make a difference” that led her to volunteer in various capacities during her early teen years. It was not until...
Vancouver Community College student recruitment specialist Leigh Wall says Women Leading the Way™ program helped her find her passion With her intricate collection of arm tattoos she isn’t shy about revealing, upon first glance, one might be surprised how many dozens of people count on Leigh Wall, Vancouver Community College student recruitment specialist and Minerva...
Vancouver resident Jacoby Macdonald shares her leadership journey Feeling extreme anxiety or panic all-too frequently was something that plagued 19-year-old Vancouver resident Jacoby Macdonald for all of her childhood. Looking back, even today, she can vividly recall having trouble with sometimes the seemingly simplest of tasks like crossing a quiet street.“My legs would be shaking,...
Prince George resident and Minerva BC program alumna Tamara Gregg reflects on her role as a vocational advisor Mentoring others as they walk their life journeys was not something Prince George resident Tamara Gregg would have anticipated she would be doing as a career. However, given time to reflect on how she got to where...
Honoring three Indigenous BC women who epitomize leading from their values. In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are celebrating the many accomplishments of Indigenous women who represent BC’s leaders of today and tomorrow. Minerva BC has worked in partnership with Indigenous women and communities for over a decade and remains committed to increasing...
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