Applications are invited for the Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship 2025. The last date for the application is January 10, 2024!
About Women Who Lead
Women Who Lead supports professional women in healthcare and other fields by helping them develop leadership skills and overcome the unique challenges women face in the workplace. With over 400 members, this volunteer-led network aims to create a movement that nurtures a pipeline of diverse women leaders ready to transform the healthcare landscape. The program provides women with the skills, opportunities, and support needed to succeed. Above all, Women Who Lead serves as a platform for collaboration and inspiration, amplifying the contributions of women and the wider community.
About Fellowship
The Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship is a unique professional development opportunity designed for women in healthcare who aspire to enter the boardroom. Led by a distinguished faculty of governance experts, board recruitment specialists, and women in healthcare currently serving on non-profit boards, this program provides participants with a solid foundation in healthcare governance and guidance on pursuing opportunities on Boards of Directors.
What is the Fellowship program and time commitment?
The Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship will involve a time commitment of approximately 10 hours of programming over a 4 month period. Content will be delivered over three core sessions and one optional session, providing insight into various areas of the governance journey.
- Session 1: Boardroom Basics (March 18th 8-10am virtual session)
- This legal 101 session will provide governance education on what you need to know about non-profit organizations and boards to be a Director.
- Session 2: Rise to the Top (April 15th 12-2pm virtual session)
- This interactive session will provide tools on navigating the governance recruitment process, including developing your board bio, advancing your board application and having a successful board interview.
- Session 3: Leadership and Influence (May 21st 4-6:30pm in-person session in Toronto)
- This panel event will provide insights on making an impact from women in governance who are serving as directors and officers on healthcare boards.
- Session 4: Mock Board Interviews (June 18th 5-7pm, optional in-person session)
- Building on feedback from our first year, this session will give fellows the opportunity to put their skills into practice with mock board interviews in a speed dating style.
Is there a cost for the Fellowship program?
The comprehensive program is offered at no cost to participants, with faculty from Mirams Becker and Miller Thomson generously contributing their time, resources, and expertise to support the Women Who Lead community. While the program costs are fully covered, applicants will be responsible for their travel expenses to attend in-person sessions in Toronto, Ontario. A letter confirming program enrollment can be provided for Fellows seeking employer support to cover these expenses.
Eligibility
This Fellowship is designed for women in healthcare at all career stages who have an interest in board governance and a passion for making an impact. The Fellowship content is focused on foundational aspects of applying for a board position and navigating board dynamics. While the content is geared towards breaking into the boardroom (e.g., getting your first Board role), it is also helpful for women who are early in their Board journey
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply here!
Contact Details
- Women Who Lead, Laura Desveaux: weleadhealthcare[at]gmail.com
- Miller Thomson LLP, Karima Kanani: kkanani[at]millerthomson.com
- Mirams Becker, Hayley Becker: hayley[at]miramsbecker.com
Deadline
The last date for the application is January 10, 2024.
