What is The Prosperity Project?

The Prosperity Project™ is a registered charity founded to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian women who are being disproportionately affected. The Project is pan-Canadian in scope and fills an important need to explicitly link women and prosperity, underscoring the economic importance of gender equality during the COVID-19 pre-recovery, recovery and post-recovery periods. We apply an intersectional identities and inclusivity lens to serve women who also identify as Indigenous, women of colour, refugees, persons with disabilities and/or LGBTQ2+. We recognize that different approaches are required to meet the distinct needs of all Canadian women including First Nations, Inuit and Métis women. The Project acknowledges the unique needs of women of colour and will enlist this broad spectrum. We are currently identifying partner organizations in order to deliver our programs. The Project was conceived by a diverse group of more than 60 women leaders from across Canada who will be actively supporting The Prosperity Project in important ways. The organization was founded and is being led by Women’s Executive Network and Canadian Board Diversity Council Founder, Pamela Jeffery.

What is The Prosperity Project?

The Prosperity Project™ is a registered charity founded to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian women who are being disproportionately affected. The Project is pan-Canadian in scope and fills an important need to explicitly link women and prosperity, underscoring the economic importance of gender equality during the COVID-19 pre-recovery, recovery and post-recovery periods. We apply an intersectional identities and inclusivity lens to serve women who also identify as Indigenous, women of colour, refugees, persons with disabilities and/or LGBTQ2+. We recognize that different approaches are required to meet the distinct needs of all Canadian women including First Nations, Inuit and Métis women. The Project acknowledges the unique needs of women of colour and will enlist this broad spectrum. We are currently identifying partner organizations in order to deliver our programs. The Project was conceived by a diverse group of more than 60 women leaders from across Canada who will be actively supporting The Prosperity Project in important ways. The organization was founded and is being led by Women’s Executive Network and Canadian Board Diversity Council Founder, Pamela Jeffery.

Meet our founder

The Prosperity Project™ was conceived by a diverse group of more than 60 women leaders from across Canada who will be actively supporting TPP in important ways. The organization was founded and is being led by Women’s Executive Network and Canadian Board Diversity Council Founder, Pamela Jeffery.

Pamela Jeffery, Founder of The Prosperity Project

Pamela Jeffery

Founder and CEO, The Prosperity Project

  • Rob Davis

    Rob Davis

    Partner, Tax, KPMG in Canada

  • Maureen Jensen

    Maureen Jensen

    Former Chair and President, OSC and Corporate Director

  • Jos Schmitt

    Jos Schmitt

    Co-Founder, CEO & President of the NEO Group of Companies

  • Sonia Struthers

    Sonia Struthers

    Senior Partner, Business Law Group, McCarthy Tétrault Montreal

Amadea Gareau

Amadea Gareau

Program Manager

Amadea Gareau is the Program Manager of the Rosie Initiative at The Prosperity Project. She is responsible for the development and administration of the Rosie Mentoring Programs and the Rosie Resource Portal. Amadea joined The Prosperity Project in October 2020 after graduating from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in sociology.

Amadea was inspired to work in the Canadian charitable sector after volunteering with Junior Peacemakers and Because I am a Girl. In her spare time, Amadea enjoys spending time with friends, cooking, reading and camping. Amadea lives in Montreal, QC.

Susan Hamilton

Susan Hamilton

Technical and Digital Lead

Susan Hamilton is the Technical and Digital Lead at The Prosperity Project. She is responsible for developing and maintaining the main website, the Rosie Resource Portal, and other technical aspects of our organization. Susan joined The Prosperity Project in November 2020 after working as a web developer, which included the development of websites for public and environmental sector clients.

Susan previously volunteered for AssistList Association, a volunteer-run non-profit organization, as a front-end web developer, which inspired her to work in the non-profit sector. In Susan's spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, biking, and anything to do with the outdoors, as well as hunting for antiques and vintage finds in thrift stores. Susan lives in Vancouver, BC.

Karla Medina

Karla Medina

Program Manager

Karla Medina is the Program Manager of the Matching Initiative at The Prosperity Project. She is responsible for the development and growth of the Matching Initiative, which matches charities with volunteers across Canada. Originally a journalist from Venezuela, Karla joined The Prosperity Project in October 2020 after graduating as a Computer Programmer from Seneca College in Toronto.

As an immigrant and a single mother, Karla is very passionate about working and supporting minorities and underprivileged groups. In her spare time, Karla loves travelling, cooking, camping, and spending outdoor time with her two little girls. Karla lives in Toronto, ON.

  • Mary Aitken

    Mary Aitken

    Founder, CEO, The Verity Group of Companies

  • Ikram Al Mouaswas

    Ikram Al Mouaswas

    Partner, Deloitte Canada

  • Stacey Allaster

    Stacey Allaster

    Chief Executive Professional Tennis, United States Tennis Association

  • Alaina Aston

    Alaina Aston

    VP, Regulatory Strategy & Delivery, Personal & Commercial Banking, P&CB, RBC

  • Clare Beckton

    Clare Beckton

    Founder, Own Your Own Success

  • Christiane Bergevin

    Christiane Bergevin

    President, Bergevin Capital, and Director, Yamana Gold Inc.

  • Françoise Bertrand

    Françoise Bertrand

    Corporate Director, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, VIA Rail Canada

  • Lisa Borsook

    Lisa Borsook

    Executive Partner, WeirFoulds LLP

  • Laurel Broten

    Laurel Broten

    President & CEO, Nova Scotia Business and former Ontario Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues

  • Sharon Carstairs

    Sharon Carstairs

    Retired Senator and Chair International Centre for Dignity and Palliative Care

  • JoAnne Caza

    JoAnne Caza

    Co-Principal and Creative Strategist, Core Decision

  • Christy Clark

    Christy Clark

    Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones and former BC Premier

  • Penny Collenette

    Penny Collenette

    Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa

  • Tracie Crook

    Tracie Crook

    YPO (Young President’s Organization) Ontario Gold the 6ix

  • Trudy Curran

    Trudy Curran

    Corporate Director, Baytex Energy

  • Shirley Dawe

    Shirley Dawe

    Corporate Director, Birks Group

  • Janet Ecker

    Janet Ecker

    President, Kilwaughter Consulting and former Ontario Minister of Finance

  • Barbara Fox

    Barbara Fox

    CEO, Enterprise Canada

  • Judy Goldring

    Judy Goldring

    President, AGF Management Limited

  • Tiffany Gooch

    Tiffany Gooch

    Executive Director, Public Engagements and Communications, Peel District School Board

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    Mary Jo Haddad

    President, MJH Associates

  • Susan Hodkinson

    Susan Hodkinson

    Chief Operating Officer and Partner, Crowe Soberman Associates

  • Ani Hotoyan-Joly

    Ani Hotoyan-Joly

    Corporate Director

  • Anne-Marie J Hubert

    Anne-Marie J Hubert

    Eastern Canada Managing Partner, Ernst & Young

  • Mitzie Hunter

    Mitzie Hunter

    MPP Scarborough-Guildwood, Toronto

  • Marci Ien

    Marci Ien

    Member of Parliament, Toronto Centre

  • Veni Iozzo

    Veni Iozzo

    EVP, CIBC, Enterprise Real-Estate and Workplace Transformation

  • Roberta Jamieson

    Roberta Jamieson

    Corporate Director, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

  • Maureen Jensen

    Maureen Jensen

    Former Chair and President, OSC and Corporate Director

  • Diane Kazarian

    Diane Kazarian

    Former GTA Managing Partner, PwC Canada and Corporate Director

  • Lisa Kimmel

    Lisa Kimmel

    Chair & CEO, Edelman Canada & Latin America

  • Annalisa King

    Annalisa King

    Corporate Director and Chair, Greater Vancouver Airport Authority

  • Michi Komori

    Michi Komori

    Innovation and Sustainability Consultant

  • Katherine Lee

    Katherine Lee

    Corporate Director and Former CEO, GE Capital Canada

  • Lisa Lisson

    Lisa Lisson

    President, FedEx Express Canada

  • Shannon MacDonald

    Shannon MacDonald

    Partner, Accenture Canada

  • Christine Magee

    Christine Magee

    CoFounder and Executive Chair, Sleep Country

  • Mary Lou Maher

    Mary Lou Maher

    Corporate Director, CAE, CIBC and Magna

  • Jennifer Maki

    Jennifer Maki

    Corporate Director, Franco-Nevada

  • Monette Malewski

    Monette Malewski

    Founder & CEO, Groupe M Bacal Group, Montréal

  • Jackie Moss

    Jackie Moss

    Corporate Director and CEO/Founder, Giftgowns

  • Heather Munroe-Blum

    Heather Munroe-Blum

    Corporate Director and Chairperson, CPP Investments

  • Lois Nahirney

    Lois Nahirney

    President and CEO, dnaPower

  • Cybele Negris

    Cybele Negris

    Co-Founder and President, Webnames.ca

  • Beth Oakes

    Beth Oakes

    Founder and Managing Partner, The Oakes Group

  • Leslie O’Donoghue

    Leslie O’Donoghue

    Corporate Director, Pembina Pipeline

  • Kathleen O’Neill

    Kathleen O’Neill

    Corporate Director, ARC Resources, Finning and OTPP

  • Madeleine Paquin

    Madeleine Paquin

    President and CEO, Logistec

  • Kristine Remedios

    Kristine Remedios

    Chief Inclusion & Social Impact Officer, KPMG in Canada

  • Paulette Senior

    Paulette Senior

    President and CEO, Canadian Women’s Foundation

  • Kim Shannon

    Kim Shannon

    President and co-CIO, Sionna Investment Managers

  • Godyne Sibay

    Godyne Sibay

    Managing Partner, Ontario Region, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

  • Meg Sintzel

    Meg Sintzel

    Managing Director, Accenture Canada

  • Katie Taylor

    Katie Taylor

    Corporate Director and Chair, Royal Bank of Canada

  • Carole Therrien

    Carole Therrien

    Doctoral Researcher, Carleton University

  • Claudia Thompson

    Claudia Thompson

    Partner, Accenture Canada

  • Vianne Timmons

    Vianne Timmons

    President, Memorial University

  • Deborah Trudeau

    Deborah Trudeau

    Global President, International Women’s Forum & Senior Vice-President, Trudeau Corp.

  • Ruth Vachon

    Ruth Vachon

    President and CEO, Réseau des Femmes d’affaires du Québec, Longueuil

  • Benita Warmbold

    Benita Warmbold

    Corporate Director

  • Leslie Woo

    Leslie Woo

    Chief Executive Officer, CivicAction and Founder, shebuildscities.org

  • Judith Athaide

    Corporate Director

  • Nadine Beauger

    President & CEO, IRICoR

  • Cathy Bennett

    Entrepreneur and Board Director

  • Paulina Cameron

    CEO, Forum for Women Entrepreneurs

  • David Cape

    President, Groupe Marcelle

  • Kate Chisholm

    Senior Vice President, Planning, External Relations & Chief Sustainability Officer, Capital Power

  • Kathy Cunningham

    Chief Financial Officer, The Globe & Mail

  • Chastity Davis

    Principal/Lead Consultant, Chastity Davis Consulting

  • Manpreet Dhillon

    CEO, Veza Global

  • Maria Duarte

    Associate Partner, EY

  • Alicia Dubois

    Founder & Principal, Nish Synergies Advisory Group

  • Jill Earthy

    CEO, InBC Investment Corp

  • Noor Elhuda El Bawab

    Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Services, Zú

  • Heather Ferguson

    SVP, Corporate Affairs, Ontario Power Generation

  • Eleonore Fournier-Tombs

    Senior Consultant, World Bank

  • Kerry Gibson

    President, Ecocentury Technologies

  • Prem Gill

    CEO, Creative BC

  • Sandi Hokansson

    CEO, SOUNDLEADERSHIP INC.

  • Val Litwin

    Former CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce

  • Marg McCuaig-Boyd

    McCuaig-Boyd Consulting and Former Alberta Energy Minister

  • Kerlande Mibel

    President & Founder, International Black Economic Forum

  • Audrey Murray

    President, Commission des partenaires du présidente, Commission des partenaires du marché du travail

  • Élise Nobileau-Forget

    Practice Leader Transformation Strategy and Innovation, Edganda

  • Heather Odendaal

    Co-Founder & CEO, WNorth

  • Niki Panich

    MD, FCFP, Board Chair and Physician Member, Mosaic Primary Care Network

  • Ingrid Robinson

    Associate Partner, Business Consulting, Ernst & Young

  • Tania Saba

    Professor, Université de Montréal

  • Geeta Sankappanavar

    CEO, Akira Impact

  • Julia Shin Doi

    General Counsel, Secretary of the Board of Governors and University Privacy Officer, Ryerson University

  • Juggy Sihota-Chahil

    Vice President, Consumer Health, TELUS Health

  • Victoria Sopik

    CEO, Kids & Company Ltd.

  • Nadine Spencer

    President and CEO, BrandEq Group

  • Kirstine Stewart

    Author “Our Turn” (Random House)

  • Tina Strehlke

    CEO, Minerva BC

  • Denise Williams

    CEO, First Nations Technology Council

  • Susanna Zagar

    Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Energy Board