Areas of Expertise
- Transformational Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
The Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program
We created the Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program to address women’s limited access to role models and mentors. The Program is designed for women entering, upskilling or pivoting to careers in STEM, skilled trades and leadership. Mentors will guide and assist protégées one-on-one as they work towards their personal and professional development goals and create strategies together for reaching them.
The Rosie Initiative is grateful to Co-Presenting Partners Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation and Amplify Partner BGIS for their support.
If you are interested in participating in the Rosie Mentoring Program, please complete an application form. We will attempt to accommodate all interested applicants; however, submitting an application does not guarantee participation in the Rosie Mentoring Program.
Questions? Email us at mentoring@canadianprosperityproject.ca or read our FAQ.
Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2023
Cohort Launch: June 2023 (TBD)
Program Details:
- FREE six-month program with matches expected to meet once a month for one to two hours.
- Matches will be paired one-on-one based on industry and/or Program goals and objectives.
- Mentorship will be virtual as matches may not be in the same geographic location.
- Participants will have access to a private LinkedIn group to network.
- Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
Program Requirements:
- Protégée applications are open to individuals who identify as women, while Mentor applications are open to individuals of all genders.
- Protégées must have at least one year of work experience, while Mentors must have over five years of experience in their respective fields.
- Applicants must be Canadian Citizens, permanent residents or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Mentoring Matters
Below you can find some of the mentors who have participated in the Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program and have generously volunteered their valuable time and expertise to support women’s professional and personal development in STEM, skilled trades, and leadership.
Sandy Linke
Divisional Vice President, Hudson’s Bay Company
Sandy Linke
Divisional Vice President, Hudson’s Bay Company
I have been working with the Rosie Initiative for over a year now and I am currently working with my second protégée. The Rosie Initiative has been exceptional in supporting women who are seeking career guidance and pairing them with senior professionals in the same field. The organization does a great job setting the mentor & protégée on the right path, providing supporting materials, and onboarding session and check-in sessions throughout. I believe that the greatest reward of being a leader is having the opportunity to help others learn, grow and take on new opportunities that will benefit their career.
Benjamin Haibe-Kains
Senior Scientist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Benjamin Haibe-Kains
Senior Scientist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Areas of Expertise
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Cancer
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
The Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program is extremely well organized, maximizing the benefit of the mentorship provided to young and promising individuals. I have been very impressed by how much mentors learn from their protégées as much as they learn from their mentors. I have definitely learned a lot from the outstanding individuals I have had the chance to interact with, and their unique perspective will help me grow as a Scientist. I hope I have been able to help them in developing their skills and advance in their career. A true win-win initiative.
Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve
Instructor, Pipeline Construction, Ethics and Project Management, University of Calgary
Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve
Instructor, Pipeline Construction, Ethics and Project Management, University of Calgary
Areas of Expertise
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Teaching
This 1:1 Program has made a big impact on many people. My protégée had the same cultural background as me, so we connected pretty quickly. Her challenges at work were not small but she had a strong motivation to succeed. I gave her some of my lessons learned working in engineering and project management and she absorbed so much in very little time. I am honoured to be watching her success.
Nazgol (Naz) Shahbandi
Lead Data Scientist, Monitoring and Diagnostic Centre, Ontario Power Generation
Nazgol (Naz) Shahbandi
Lead Data Scientist, Monitoring and Diagnostic Centre, Ontario Power Generation
Areas of Expertise
- Data Science
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Bioinformatics
I met my protégée amidst the pandemic when she was planning to get back to work after a long maternal leave and change her field to Data Analytics. I enjoyed every one of our sessions, from the ones with a friendly chat on how to multi-task as a working mom and cope with the new Covid-emerged norm to the ones where we planned her training and interviews. Her achievements along the way enlightened my day. Nothing was more delightful than to know sharing some of my experiences could facilitate my protégées’ career development. The Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program organizers provided useful resources along the way, which helped me better develop a motivating and constructive support system for future mentorship opportunities.
Lilly Price
Vice President, Institutional Business Development
Lilly Price
Vice President, Institutional Business Development
Areas of Expertise
- Sales Presentation Skills
- Unite Diverse Stakeholders Behind Common Objectives
- Coaching and Mentoring Aspiring Talent
The Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program is truly an inspirational program matching female executives to motivated women either joining, re-joining or elevating their careers as equal contributors in the workforce. I found the opportunity to assist, coach and support these women personally gratifying and time well spent.
Emily Tarle
Vice President, Station Engineering, Ontario Power Generation
Emily Tarle
Vice President, Station Engineering, Ontario Power Generation
Areas of Expertise
- Design & Projects
- Power Generation and Asset Management
- Talent Development
The Rosie Mentoring Program is one of the best that I have been involved with. The guidance and tools provided are useful and the mentor and protégée candidates are exceptional. As a result of thoughtful matching, I have been able to develop a strong relationship with my protégée that I hope will last for many years.
Kristin Hanson
Retired Executive and Professional Geoscientist
Kristin Hanson
Retired Executive and Professional Geoscientist
Areas of Expertise
- Navigating a Male-Dominated Workplace
- Career Planning
- Goal Setting
The match that the Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program made between me and my protégée was excellent. We had a lot of knowledge and perspectives to share with each other. I am so happy to be able to give back to women in early career, and help equip them with tools and confidence to better navigate hurdles and focus on advancing to achieve their potential as quickly as possible. I learned a lot from my protégée and really enjoyed our discussions. She was so receptive and thankful for my input, it was such a joy to work with her.
Giselle Davidian
Environmental and Regulatory Lawyer, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
Giselle Davidian
Environmental and Regulatory Lawyer, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
Areas of Expertise
- Navigating a Career at the Intersection of STEM and Law/Regulation
- Strategic Goal Setting
- Connecting Mentee with Network
The Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program through The Prosperity Project brings together women in STEM across the country. As a mentor, the experience has been immensely rewarding. I have learned so much from my bright and ambitious protégée. I look forward to watching her flourish in her career in STEM.
Stephanie Brito
Territory Sales Supervisor, Softchoice
Stephanie Brito
Territory Sales Supervisor, Softchoice
Areas of Expertise
- Career Development
- Leadership
- Tech Sales
The program has been amazing. At the same time, I teach my protégée, she teaches me, being a mutually beneficial partnership.
Dr. Peter Payne
CEO, Acetech Leadership
Dr. Peter Payne
CEO, Acetech Leadership
Areas of Expertise
- Science & Entrepreneurship
- Applying the Scientific Method to Business Concepts
- Social and Economic Impact of Technology
This is a very well-organized program that I believe will have a very positive impact in helping women in senior positions. Anytime we can help executive women overcome the ‘imposter syndrome’ we will be able to advance their careers into roles still disproportionately held by men.
Kasia Carisse
Control Room Supervisor, Ontario Power Generation
Kasia Carisse
Control Room Supervisor, Ontario Power Generation
Areas of Expertise
- Nuclear power plant operations
- Managing human performance
- Team leadership
The Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program has been a wonderful opportunity to connect with a protégée in the industry, share my experiences, and enjoy a mutually beneficial professional development journey.
Anne Maxwell
Former Vice President, Production and Development Marathon Canada
Anne Maxwell
Former Vice President, Production and Development Marathon Canada
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic Thinking and Acting
- People Management, Persuasion and Influencing
- Listening and Motivating – Leadership
- Oil and Gas Exploration and Development
- Organizational Effectiveness
I was pleased to be invited to be a mentor as I hoped I would be able to offer someone a few insights and “attaboys” that I found hard to come by as a young woman working in a science-based industry. The Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program offered the opportunity to do that and quite a bit more. I really enjoyed getting to know my protégée, not just to discuss goals and her personal development strategy, but also to understand her immediate workplace challenges and what actionable changes we could make in the short term to enhance her career development. It was super interesting to me to compare the issues facing a motivated, career-driven young woman today versus those I dealt with a number of decades ago.
Ruba Al Omari, PhD
Professor and Program Coordinator, Durham College
Ruba Al Omari, PhD
Professor and Program Coordinator, Durham College
Areas of Expertise
- Cybersecurity
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
Volunteering for the Rosie 1:1 Mentoring Program was a very rewarding experience. I have enjoyed getting to know and support women who are considering their career options within STEM, and I am looking forward to participating in future cohorts.
