Application Now Open: 2026 Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship

“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”— Ruth Bader Ginsburg

 

The Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship is now accepting functions for its 2026 cohort. Designed for ladies throughout Canada working in well being and social care, this prestigious program helps rising leaders who aspire to serve on non-profit healthcare boards and step confidently into governance roles.

 

About the Fellowship

The Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship is a free skilled growth program providing foundational coaching in healthcare governance, board recruitment processes, and management. Through classes delivered by main governance school, board recruitment consultants, and girls at present serving on healthcare boards, contributors acquire sensible abilities, strategic path, and a transparent roadmap into board service.

 

Program Structure & Time Commitment

The Fellowship spans 4 months, requiring roughly 10 hours of whole participation. It consists of three core classes and one non-compulsory session:

 

Session 1: Boardroom Basics

Tuesday, March third | 8:00–10:00 am | Virtual

A governance “Legal 101” introducing the basics of non-profit boards and the obligations of Directors.

 

Session 2: Rise to the Top

Tuesday, April twenty first | 12:00–2:00 pm | Virtual

A sensible workshop on navigating the board recruitment course of—crafting a board bio, strengthening functions, and making ready for interviews.

 

Session 3: Leadership and Influence

Wednesday, June seventeenth | 4:00–6:30 pm | In-person, Toronto

A panel dialogue with girls leaders at present serving as board administrators and officers within the healthcare sector.

 

Program Cost

Thanks to the generosity of program companions Mirams Becker and Miller Thomson LLP, the Fellowship is obtainable for free of charge to contributors.

Applicants are accountable just for journey bills for the in-person Toronto session. A letter confirming enrollment may be offered for these in search of employer assist.

 

Who Should Apply?

The Fellowship welcomes functions from:

• Women in healthcare or social care, at any profession stage
• Those occupied with board governance and wanting to make a strategic affect
• Women in search of their first board position, or early of their board journey
• Canadian candidates solely (nationwide)

The program is right for ladies who need to higher perceive board dynamics, strengthen their governance capabilities, and contribute meaningfully to organizational management.

 

How to Apply

Applicants should full the on-line application kind by Tuesday, January sixth.

Selection shall be based mostly on authenticity, motivation, and dedication to creating affect in well being and social care. Only 30 spots can be found.

All candidates shall be notified of the end result after assessment.

 

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If this Fellowship resonates with you—or with a lady who is able to lead—please share broadly and assist develop this impactful group of governance leaders.

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