Board of Directors

MichelleRupp2Michelle Rupp, Chair
Principal, Lighthouse Leadership Ltd., Vancouver, BC Having been a Minerva supporter since it’s inception, it has never been a question of ‘if’ I would get involved. Rather, it was simply a matter of ‘when’. Thanks to the determination of Nancy and so many other remarkable women, Minerva has become a powerful force in changing the lives of countless women across our province. It’s an honour to volunteer alongside so many inspirational women.
Julia Kim, Past Chair
Vice President
Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management
Vancouver, BC
Anne M. Stewart, Vice Chair
Q.C., Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP
Vancouver, BC
Bev Briscoe, Treasurer
Management Consultant, Briscoe Management Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
Kathryn Kolbuch, Secretary Director, PHSA Laboratories Vancouver, BC “As an alumna of the Learning to Lead 2003 program, it is a privilege to support the delivery of the Learning to Lead programs in British Columbia. I am continually inspired by the impact we can make, by creating community and facilitating connections among like-minded women in British Columbia.”
Barb Ross Denroche
Principal, The Refinery Leadership Partners Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Bob Elton
Executive Chair, Powertech Labs
Vancouver, BC
Bonnie Gunderson, Victoria Branch Chair
Business Development, HP Canada
Since I’ve been involved with the Minerva Foundation, I’ve met some of the most inspiring and amazing women not only on the board but through the many volunteers and program graduates. From a personal perspective, I find the energy and enthusiasm carries over to all aspects of my career and personal life and has helped me rethink the ‘art of the possible.
Eva Cheung Robinson
Manager, BC Healthy Living Alliance Partner Initiatives
BC Recreation and Parks Association As a long time mentor for the Minerva Helping Woman Work Program, I saw at first hand how Minerva was connecting and empowering women and girls. So I jumped at the chance when asked to join the Board. It has been a privilege to “pay forward” what I received from mentors and cheerleaders in my own life.
Gail McBride
Senior Manager, BC Hydro I was inspired to get involved with Minerva when I saw the impact it has had on changing women’s lives and expanding their belief on what is possible. It has been so rewarding to be part of Minerva and my life has been enriched and touched by the many women involved.
Lisa Ethans
Partner, Financial Advisory Services Group, Deloitte
Vancouver, BC
  Kevin Mahoney
Corporate Director
Vancouver, BC
Kim Brooks
Head, Health Services Department, the Squamish Nation
North Vancouver, BC
Kim Logan
Director, Government Relations, TELUS
Vancouver, BC I first started volunteering in 2004 because I was intrigued by the Minerva Foundation’s mission to inspire and empower girls and women to reach their full potential in life. What I discovered was that when women connect with each other for a purpose, they have the power to make things happen and to change lives.
Marilyn Greig
Senior Manager Human Resources, BMO Financial Group
Vancouver, BC
Nemelia Winckler
Consultant, Nemelia Winckler Management Consulting
Vancouver, BC
Sandra Stevenson
CEO, Kidsport™
Vancouver, BC