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anonymous
“I was encouraged to submit an application, and I’m so glad I did. I love what I get to do for work, but as I grow in my career it’s easy to think about work, personal life and thats it. This project was awesome because it got me out of my comfort zone, I was able to collaborate with my mentee and we got to create a really valuable project. My advice to anyone thinking about applying is: JUST DO IT! RaiseHer and Champions of Change made it so inviting, inclusive and the whole process was so planned out. I did not feel like I was wasting my time in the slightest, and I love the project so much my partner and I are going to continue this long term. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn new mentor qualities about myself, gaining confidence on non-profit work and finding new passions that lead to change.”
leah sharpe
“I love this mentorship program. It allowed me to give back to an emerging leader in a way that others invested in me early in my career but I also took so much away. I learned so much from Sarah and just really enjoyed spending time with her and hearing her perspectives. And getting to work on a real life challenge was energizing and empowering. I feel like I made a life-long connection/friend AND I get to put what we learned together in our project into practice in my workplace. I’m grateful this program exists and know I’ll be back to volunteer soon!“
jenny hart
“The mentorship program is a great opportunity to connect professionals with students to collaborate on a shared project. I learned a lot from my match. Her open and honest communication and willingness to share her experience was very refreshing. It gave me a new understanding of the issues and perspectives of our future leaders.”
Nicole
Participating in the mentorship program with RaiseHerCo created opportunities for me to network professionally with other leaders that are passionate about equity. It also created space for me to listen to young women, follow their direction and help work towards tangible action on equity. I was very happy I participated!
NEVEAH
“This program enabled me to speak about my past experiences and trauma, as well as create a meaningful project surrounding an epidemic our province is facing. This space was a safe and loving one, and I got to make so many supportive connections.“
ANONYMOUS
“This program introduced me to a group of supportive women who aren’t there to compete but rather empower. My mentor was kind and very smart. She allowed me to take the lead on the project while helping me out when needed by giving me access to events and helping me network with people in my field. I appreciate that I got to learn from my mentor and other mentor groups in a safe space. I also got to make a change in the community to help women like myself feel confident and valuable in their field of study. I would totally do this again!”
SARAH GULASH
“This program has not only provided me with applicable skills such as writing, networking, and public speaking, but has also empowered me to take action towards issues in my community. I think it can be very intimidating to put yourself out there and dedicate so much energy into something that impacts so many people, but this program proves that anyone can make a difference and even the smallest improvements can make big change. Additionally, I got to work with an amazing woman who I admire so much and who I am proud to call a friend. I have connected with multiple other associates from the program who have been nothing but a bright light in my life. Overall, this program has been beneficial in so many ways and I am so thankful to have been a part of it.”
Joanne Lexine Mantes
As a young person, this mentorship program has helped me grow into more confident and driven adult as well as sharpened my skills as a leader. It was truly a wonderful experience to work with another woman who can open doors for new experiences and can guide you through becoming the leader you want to be.