Board Ready Women
Creating opportunities for women on boards
We are a team of people who actively network to support Board Ready Women to obtain Board Positions. We offer recruitment opportunities, skill-building programs and thought provoking events to support women with their Board Career journey.
Since joining Board Ready Women:
- 26% of our network have joined a board
- 62% have made advantageous connections
- 73% have become more 'Board Ready'
- BRW has helped these participants with:
- Networking & membership
- Skill-building & knowledge-sharing
- Confidence & motivation
- Guidance & advice
- Participants found that BRW provides value through:
- Networking & community
- Awareness of board postings
- Education & support
Events Happening Now
February 17, 2026 and March 9, 2026
Edmonton Board Readiness Series
Building on the success of the Calgary Board Readiness Series, Board Ready Women is pleased to bring this exclusive two-part Board Readiness Series to Edmonton.
Whether you’re exploring your first board opportunity or looking to deepen your knowledge, this series offers a powerful opportunity to build your confidence, expand your network, and position yourself for impact. You’ll connect with seasoned directors, gain insider perspectives on what boards are really looking for, and leave with the clarity and tools to take your next step.
If you’re serious about growing your leadership and stepping into governance roles, this is the series for you.
February 10, 2026
Strategic Outlook on the Trends, Technologies & Stakeholder Expectations in 2026
As organizations move into 2026, boards are navigating accelerating technological change, heightened uncertainty, and rising expectations from investors, employees, regulators, and society. This session will provide directors with a strategic outlook on the key trends, technologies, and stakeholder dynamics shaping enterprise value. The discussion will focus on what these shifts mean for board oversight, strategic decision-making, and governance, equipping directors with the questions and perspectives needed to guide their organizations with confidence.
We are building a strong network through:
Connecting BRW network with other useful resources.
Compiling a database of “Board Experienced” women who are available to connect and mentor “Board Ready” women.
Developing a database of women who have self-identified as “Board Ready” including basic skillsets, prior Board experience, areas of interest and contact information.
Creating a repository of Board opportunities, communications, tools and techniques to assist in the purpose.
Organizing quarterly events to share ideas and progress as well as providing networking opportunities with other “Board Ready” and “Board Experienced” women and male counterparts to promote awareness and socialization of the issue of gender diversity on Boards.
Become a part of BRW Network today!
Have you joined a board since you became part of Board Ready Women network?
We would love to celebrate your success! No matter the organization’s type, size, or sector, please share your achievement with us so we can highlight your journey and inspire others.
Our Latest Success Stories
2025 appointments
Gurjit Toor
Anuja Jaswal
Tracy Hecker
Coral Lukaniuk
Veronique Giry
Cheryl-Lee Cosgrove
Christine Gillespie
Cheryl Sandercock
Sheri Doelli
Jennie Hansen
Meg Bregazzi
2024 appointments
Catherine Merrett
Patti Morris
Patricia Van de Sande
Ani Hotoyan-Joly
Amtul Siddiqui
Shelley Vandenberg
Kristina Williams
Andrea Urquhart
Elizabeth Middleton
Jennifer Koury, ICD.D
Linda Thomas
Laura Hartwell
Kristal Kaye
Carrie A. Chase
Catherine Decarie
Sippy Chhina
Deb MacPherson
2023 appointments
Heather Osecki
Rachel Moore
Wendy Dupree
Michèle Stanners, MBA/LLB, MTS
Carolyn Graham
Edi Cote
Kiren Singh
Linda McNally
Maxine Morrison
Patti Morris
Puneeta Sandhu McBryan
Sharon Fleming
Michelle Lori Ewoniak
Michelle Lori Ewoniak
Kelly Hill
Ese Nkadi
Catherine Koch
Jennie Hansen
Monica Rovers
2022 appointments
Gail Harding
Mandy Williams
Kimberly Saunders
Patty McLeod
Cathy Manten
Stephanie Forbes
Myra D'Souza
Charlene Butler
Sandra Seltsam
Korrina Warners
Julia McElgunn
Sheila Leggett
Jocelyn Lalonde
2020 / 2021 appointments
Paula Caldwell St-Onge
Jennifer Koury
Barbara Munroe
Alberta Cancer Foundation - Board Director
ENMAX Corporation - Board Director
Alison Jackson
Angela Merriott
Cindy Skrukwa
Credit Counselling Society - Board Director
Sharleen Gatcha
Kelly Hill
Leslie Dunning
Denise Bright
Audit Committee and Board Member at Calgary Foundation
Lesley Rigg
Executive Board Member of Chair of the Governance Committee and Board Liaison for the standing committee for Research Institutions of Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Deans. Board member of Governance Subcommittee of Hangar Flight Museum.
Gail Harding ICD.D
Member of Board of Commissioners at Alberta Securities Commission and Member of Board of Directors at Meridian Credit Union
Kiren Singh
Independent Director at Pieridae
Linda Hohol
ICD Board Chair
Heather Culbert ICD.D
Board Chair of Alberta Research and Innovation Advisory Committee (ARIAC)
Jennifer Koury ICD.D
Corporate Director of Crescent Point Energy
Andrea Goertz ICD.D
Board Director of Calgary Airport Authority and Member Board of Trustees at Boardwalk
