Minerva BC is a Vancouver-based non-profit that is dedicated to advancing the leadership of women and girls. For two decades we have helped women across British Columbia expand their capacities through education, mentorship and leadership training. We envision a world where all women and girls have the opportunity and confidence to lead. Our approach to leadership isn’t about shaping people into a mold, it’s about helping women develop a leadership identity that is authentic to them as individuals. We support and mentor women and girls in our programs as they identify their values, discover their strengths, and develop their skills. These are the tangible assets they require to move forward with confidence and purpose. We also connect women with peers and mentors to learn from and grow together, because we know there is strength in community. While never losing sight of the individuals we serve, we simultaneously push the industries women are working in to do better by them. Since 2015, we’ve been tracking the representation of women in leadership positions through our Face of Leadership™ BC Scorecard. Together with our Diversity Pledge, and full suite of initiatives, we’ve become a trusted source of truth and partnership for the BC business community. In doing so, we’re helping to raise the bar on leadership, making it stronger and more inclusive. The face of leadership is changing, but it’s not changing fast enough. Women are still underrepresented in business and community leadership roles in British Columbia and beyond. To accelerate progress, we’re inspiring more women to step into leadership while removing barriers to their success. At Minerva, we do what we do because we know that when women lead our communities are stronger. When we elevate women, we all rise.