Co-founder Nancy McKinstry attended Dr. Kristel Prabhu’s wedding in Bali this spring. Most people know what a hassle it can be moving from one home to another. Now imagine your old home – the only home you’ve ever known – is on one side of the world, and your new home is on the complete...
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,...
Effective leaders are humble first and foremost: Minerva BC award-winner Martha Manuel There were no screams of victory or celebratory fist-pumps when Martha Manuel initially learned she was named recipient of Minerva BC’s Michelle Pockey Leadership Award. Martha’s father, the late Grand Chief George Manuel, emphasized the virtues of humility and avoiding boastfulness at all...
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...
Construction Industry Breaks Ground By Measuring Progress on Safe and Respectful Workplaces Vancouver, BC (April 9, 2019) – Construction employers who are serious about attracting and retaining skilled tradeswomen now have a way to measure their progress through the Builders Code Scorecard, launched yesterday by Minerva BC at the BC Construction Association Leadership Dinner. Minister Mark...
Are you ready to find your voice as a leader? Refinery is pleased to present a unique workshop to inspire, equip and activate leaders to communicate with greater intention, confidence and impact. Through Refinery’s experiential approach, you will build your capacity for active listening, capturing the power of your voice, having difficult conversations and engaging...
2019 marks Minerva BC’s 20th anniversary – and what an incredible 20 years it has been! To commemorate this milestone, we hosted a special anniversary to celebrate 20 years of Minerva BC. Our celebration took place in the beautifully picturesque Stanley Park Pavilion, and was hosted by Nancy McKinstry. To view photos from our anniversary...
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dedicated to advancing the leadership of women and girls.
Our office is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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