The Rosie Peer Group Mentoring Program
We created the Rosie Peer Group Mentoring Program to address women’s limited access to role models and mentors. The Peer Group Program is designed for women entering, upskilling or pivoting to careers in STEM, skilled trades and leadership. Peer groups will act as a supportive and developmental environment where participants can share their work/life experiences, prompt insightful discussions and seek guidance.
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 Peer Group Mentoring Program, please complete an application form. We will consider all applications; however, submitting an application does not guarantee participation in the Rosie Peer Group Mentoring Program.
Questions? Email us at mentoring@canadianprosperityproject.ca or read our FAQ.
Currently, there are no available peer groups; however, we encourage you to fill out an application to be placed on a waitlist for future peer groups.
Program Details:
- FREE 12-month program with peer groups expected to meet once a month for two hours.
- Peer groups will be created based on industry, seniority level, and goals and objectives.
- Peer groups will include one facilitator and eight to ten peers.
- Mentorship will be virtual as participants 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:
- Facilitator and peer applications are open to individuals who identify as women.
- Peers must have a minimum of one year of work experience in a STEM, skilled trades or leadership field.
- Facilitators must have a minimum of eight years of work experience in their respective fields and have experience leading or coaching groups.
- Applicants must be Canadian Citizens, permanent residents or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Guiding Principles:
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy
- Engage and develop with peers
- Remain accountable
- Invest and commit
Accepting applications for the following peer groups
Group Criteria
Description: Women with 5-8 years of experience who are looking for guidance and support as they progress in their careers and seek career advancement opportunities to leadership roles.
Kickoff Meeting: June/July 2023
Meeting Schedule: One Tuesday per month at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET*
*All meetings are mandatory for peer group participants selected.
Erin Quinn
Management Consultant and Leadership Coach
Erin Quinn is a management consultant and leadership coach whose insightful style of guidance is built on more than two decades of experience in manufacturing and engineering operations management. Her professional background has given her inside knowledge about the physical and psychological implications of inclusion and safety for women in the workplace. Her dedication to equity and diversity practices means she runs meetings with inclusion as a priority.
Erin Quinn
Management Consultant and Leadership Coach
Erin Quinn is a management consultant and leadership coach whose insightful style of guidance is built on more than two decades of experience in manufacturing and engineering operations management. Her professional background has given her inside knowledge about the physical and psychological implications of inclusion and safety for women in the workplace. Her dedication to equity and diversity practices means she runs meetings with inclusion as a priority.
Group Criteria
Description: Women with 5-8 years of experience who are looking for guidance and support as they progress in their careers and seek career advancement opportunities to leadership roles.
Kickoff Meeting: June/July 2023
Meeting Schedule: One Tuesday per month at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET*
*All meetings are mandatory for peer group participants selected.
Gabi Jurca
Managing Engineering and Maintenance, CKF Inc.
Gabriela Jurca is a BC- based mechanical engineer with an impressive resume spanning over 30 years of rapid advancement in her field. From her early years as a project engineer, she has moved through the ranks ultimately overseeing engineering and maintenance at 3 operations plants with dozens of employees under her supervision. Gabriela knows what is required to achieve tremendous success in STEM positions and she is eager to help other women in STEM travel the road to leadership.
Group Criteria
Description: Women with 3-8 years of experience in the STEM industry who are looking for guidance and support as they progress in their careers and seek career advancement opportunities.
Kickoff: June/July 2023
Meeting Schedule: One Wednesday per month at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET*
*All meetings are mandatory for peer group participants selected.
Gabi Jurca
Managing Engineering and Maintenance, CKF Inc.
Gabriela Jurca is a BC-based mechanical engineer with an impressive resume spanning over 30 years of rapid advancement in her field. From her early years as a project engineer, she has moved through the ranks ultimately overseeing engineering and maintenance at 3 operations plants with dozens of employees under her supervision. Gabriela knows what is required to achieve tremendous success in STEM positions and she is eager to help other women in STEM travel the road to leadership.
Group Criteria
Description: Women with 3-8 years of experience in the STEM industry who are looking for guidance and support as they progress in their careers and seek career advancement opportunities.
Kickoff: June/July 2023
Meeting Schedule: One Wednesday per month at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET*
*All meetings are mandatory for peer group participants selected.
Group Criteria
Description: Women having newly entered a leadership role with 10+ years of experience, looking for career guidance and support as it relates to their professional and personal development as leaders.
Kickoff: June/July 2023
Meeting Schedule: One Thursday per month at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET*
*All meetings are mandatory for peer group participants selected.
Krista Pawley
Founder Imperative Impact, Co-Founder Wavemakers, Co-Chair IdentityNORTH
Krista Pawley boasts an impressive and well-rounded career of more than two decades. Her professional appointments have taken her across numerous sectors, industries, and time zones. Kristas diverse experience has made her an expert in leadership and organizational strategies that transcend any single industry. Because of her unique approach to policy development and change mediation, she has been sought out by corporate and industry leaders across the country and abroad. Peer group participants are sure to benefit from Krista’s wealth of knowledge and informed insight.
Krista Pawley
Founder Imperative Impact, Co-Founder Wavemakers, Co-Chair IdentityNORTH
Krista Pawley boasts an impressive and well-rounded career of more than two decades. Her professional appointments have taken her across numerous sectors, industries, and time zones. Kristas diverse experience has made her an expert in leadership and organizational strategies that transcend any single industry. Because of her unique approach to policy development and change mediation, she has been sought out by corporate and industry leaders across the country and abroad. Peer group participants are sure to benefit from Krista’s wealth of knowledge and informed insight.
Group Criteria
Description: Women having newly entered a leadership role with 10+ years of experience, looking for career guidance and support as it relates to their professional and personal development as leaders.
Kickoff: June/July 2023
Meeting Schedule: One Thursday per month at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET*
*All meetings are mandatory for peer group participants selected.
Applications now closed for the following peer groups
Group Criteria
Focus Area: Skilled Trades
Experience Level: Women in any skilled trade career with 3-8 years of experience in their respective trade looking for support in navigating the workplace and soft skill development specific to the challenges of being a woman in the trades.
Kickoff Meeting: April / May
Lisa Chemerika
Red Seal Carpenter and Building and Fire Safety Inspector, Office of the Fire Commissioner
Lisa Chemerika is a Manitoba-based Red Seal carpenter who recently retired from a long career in the trades. Over the course of her career, Lisa worked as a carpenter, a building and fire inspector for the provincial government, and taught numerous carpentry and building/fire code courses. Lisa is a lifelong learner and teacher, and she’s eager for the next chapter of her life, where she can share experiences and lessons learned with other women in skilled trades.
Lisa Chemerika
Red Seal Carpenter and Building and Fire Safety Inspector, Office of the Fire Commissioner
Lisa Chemerika is a Manitoba-based Red Seal carpenter who recently retired from a long career in the trades. Over the course of her career, Lisa worked as a carpenter, a building and fire inspector for the provincial government, and taught numerous carpentry and building/fire code courses. Lisa is a lifelong learner and teacher, and she’s eager for the next chapter of her life, where she can share experiences and lessons learned with other women in skilled trades.
Group Criteria
Focus Area: Skilled Trades
Experience Level: Women in any skilled trade career with 3-8 years of experience in their respective trade looking for support in navigating the workplace and soft skill development specific to the challenges of being a woman in the trades.
Kickoff Meeting: Wednesday, March 29, 5 pm PST/8 pm EST
Sangeetha Sathanantham
Compliance Business Oversight Analyst II, TD Wealth Compliance
Sangeetha Sathanantham is an Ontario-based analyst with over 11 years of experience in the financial industry. Throughout her career in finance, Sangeetha has developed a broad understanding of the industry after holding several different positions in this area at TD. Sangeetha is excited to share her journey and experiences with women looking to enter or grow their careers in the financial industry while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Group Criteria
Focus Area: Banking & Finance
Experience Level: Women early in their banking/finance careers with 0-5 years of experience looking to grow professionally, improve their work-life balance, and advance in their careers.
Kickoff Meeting: April / May
Sangeetha Sathanantham
Compliance Business Oversight Analyst II, TD Wealth Compliance
Sangeetha Sathanantham is an Ontario-based analyst with over 11 years of experience in the financial industry. Throughout her career in finance, Sangeetha has developed a broad understanding of the industry after holding several different positions in this area at TD. Sangeetha is excited to share her journey and experiences with women looking to enter or grow their careers in the financial industry while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Group Criteria
Focus Area: Banking & Finance
Experience Level: Women early in their banking/finance careers with 0-5 years of experience looking to grow professionally, improve their work-life balance, and advance in their careers.
Kickoff Meeting: Monday, March 27, 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
Group Criteria
Focus Area: STEM (Engineering & Hard Sciences)
Experience Level: Experienced women in technical STEM positions with 5-10+ years of experience, looking to grow their assertiveness and soft skills to gain recognition in a men-dominated workplace.
Kickoff Meeting: April / May
Kristin Hanson
Former Senior VP Infrastructure Engineering, SNC-Lavalin
Kristin Hanson is an Ontario-based geoscientist with over 30 years of experience working in engineering consulting. Over the course of her career, Kristin grew from technical specialist to senior executive leading a large group of engineers designing infrastructure as part of a global corporation. Kristin is eager to share her insights with women working in STEM careers and looking to make a transition to a leadership role.
Kristin Hanson
Former Senior VP Infrastructure Engineering, SNC-Lavalin
Kristin Hanson is an Ontario-based geoscientist with over 30 years of experience working in engineering consulting. Over the course of her career, Kristin grew from technical specialist to senior executive leading a large group of engineers designing infrastructure as part of a global corporation. Kristin is eager to share her insights with women working in STEM careers and looking to make a transition to a leadership role.
Group Criteria
Focus Area: STEM (Engineering & Hard Sciences)
Experience Level: Experienced women in technical STEM positions with 5-10+ years of experience, looking to grow their assertiveness and soft skills to gain recognition in a men-dominated workplace.
Kickoff Meeting: Tuesday, March 28, 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
Gabriela Covaci
Retention Specialist, Mohawk College
Gabriela Covaci is a dynamic career specialist who aspires to help everyone realize the necessity of career development and the value of self-assessment and strategic planning. Gabriela has helped coordinate a multitude of multicultural development projects spanning on local and provincial grounds. With a reputation as an innovative and effective case manager, trainer and mentor, Gabriela looks forward to supporting and coaching women interested in becoming inspiring leaders at the executive level.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women (15+ years of experience) looking for leadership upskilling to continue growing in their current positions or successfully pivot to a new management role.
Focus Area: Leadership
Kickoff Meeting: November 23, 2022 at 3 pm PST/ 6 pm EST
Gabriela Covaci
Retention Specialist, Mohawk College
Gabriela Covaci is a dynamic career specialist who aspires to help everyone realize the necessity of career development and the value of self-assessment and strategic planning. Gabriela has helped coordinate a multitude of multicultural development projects spanning on local and provincial grounds. With a reputation as an innovative and effective case manager, trainer and mentor, Gabriela looks forward to supporting and coaching women interested in becoming inspiring leaders at the executive level.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women (15+ years of experience) looking for leadership upskilling to continue growing in their current positions or successfully pivot to a new management role.
Focus Area: Leadership
Kickoff Meeting: November 23, 2022 at 3 pm PST/ 6 pm EST
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women with 1-5 years of experience who are new to the healthcare industry and are seeking career guidance or support to excel in their roles.
Focus Area: STEM (Healthcare)
Kickoff Meeting: November 17, 2022 at 3 pm PST / 6 pm EST
Erin Aubrey
Management Consulting Manager – Canadian Health Practice, Accenture
Erin Aubrey is a Senior Health Consultant with over 10 years of experience working in the healthcare and life sciences industries. In her role as a Health/Management Consultant, she focuses on healthcare innovation, technology and partnership strategies, helping clients attain their objectives of transforming the Canadian health system. Having benefited from the guidance of strong female mentors, Erin is committed to supporting women in their careers as they look to develop and grow professionally.
Erin Aubrey
Management Consulting Manager – Canadian Health Practice, Accenture
Erin Aubrey is a Senior Health Consultant with over 10 years of experience working in the healthcare and life sciences industries. In her role as a Health / Management Consultant, she focuses on healthcare innovation, technology and partnership strategies, helping clients attain their objectives of transforming the Canadian health system. Having benefited from the guidance of strong female mentors, Erin is committed to supporting women in their careers as they look to develop and grow professionally.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women with 1-5 years of experience who are new to the healthcare industry and are seeking career guidance or support to excel in their roles.
Focus Area: STEM (Healthcare)
Kickoff Meeting: November 17, 2022 at 3 pm PST / 6 pm EST
Megan Gill
Regulatory Manager, Capital Power
Founder and Executive Coach, Repowered Leadership
Megan Gill is a certified executive leadership coach and a regulatory professional with 15 years of experience in the Alberta power industry. Her passion for leadership and creative problem solving, combined with her ability to bring clarity and perspective to situations, makes her an exceptional coach for women early in their careers looking to develop their leadership skills.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women having newly-entered the workforce (1-5 years of experience) who are looking for guidance and support as it relates to their professional and personal development.
Focus Area: Leadership
Kickoff Meeting: September 29, 2022 at 3pm PST/ 6 pm EST
Megan Gill
Regulatory Manager, Capital Power
Founder and Executive Coach, Repowered Leadership
Megan Gill is a certified executive leadership coach and a regulatory professional with 15 years of experience in the Alberta power industry. Her passion for leadership and creative problem solving, combined with her ability to bring clarity and perspective to situations, makes her an exceptional coach for women early in their careers looking to develop their leadership skills.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women having newly-entered the workforce (1-5 years of experience) who are looking for guidance and support as it relates to their professional and personal development.
Focus Area: Leadership
Kickoff Meeting: September 29, 2022 at 3pm PST/ 6 pm EST
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women having newly entered a management or leadership position (5-10 years of experience) in a STEM industry looking for guidance and career advancement as it relates to their professional and personal development.
Focus Area: STEM
Kickoff Meeting: October 5, 2022 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
Marialejandra Reyes
Founder and Director, Expansion Works Learning and Management Inc.
Originally from Venezuela, Marialejandra Reyes has a passion for women’s empowerment and equal opportunities in men-dominated industries. Transitioning from her engineering career to becoming a professional social consultant, she has experience in facilitation, project management, and more. Marialejandra is an exceptional coach for women looking to advance in STEM careers.
Marialejandra Reyes
Founder and Director, Expansion Works Learning and Management Inc.
Originally from Venezuela, Marialejandra Reyes has a passion for women’s empowerment and equal opportunities in men-dominated industries. Transitioning from her engineering career to becoming a professional social consultant, she has experience in facilitation, project management, and more. Marialejandra is an exceptional coach for women looking to advance in STEM careers.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women having newly entered a management or leadership position (5-10 years of experience) in a STEM industry looking for guidance and career advancement as it relates to their professional and personal development.
Focus Area: STEM
Kickoff Meeting: October 5, 2022 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
Mary Clare Massicotte
Founder, MCM Facilitation & Training
Mary Clare is a professional with 30+ years of experience with a passion for leadership, teaching and helping others. With experience working in all levels of Government, community development and professional consulting, Mary Clare is an exceptional coach for individuals from a variety of fields looking to develop their leadership and management skills.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women having newly entered leadership positions looking for professional development and career guidance as it relates to their leadership skills.
Focus Area: Leadership
Kickoff Meeting: May 31, 2022 at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
Mary Clare Massicotte
Founder, MCM Facilitation & Training
Mary Clare is a professional with 30+ years of experience with a passion for leadership, teaching and helping others. With experience working in all levels of Government, community development and professional consulting, Mary Clare is an exceptional coach for individuals from a variety of fields looking to develop their leadership and management skills.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Women having newly entered leadership/management positions looking for professional development and career guidance as it relates to their leadership and management skills.
Focus Area: Leadership
Kickoff Meeting: May 31, 2022 at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Senior-level women in executive roles
Focus Area: STEM
Kickoff Meeting: May 30, 2022 at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
Kristine Steuart
Former CEO and Founder, Allocadia
Kristine Steuart is an entrepreneur with experience working with some of the best-known companies in the world and a passion for helping people create confidence. Kristine is an exceptional coach for aspiring leaders looking to create engaging experiences for their employees to grow their careers and scale businesses.
Kristine Steuart
Former CEO and Founder, Allocadia
Kristine Steuart is an entrepreneur with experience working with some of the best-known companies in the world and a passion for helping people create confidence. Kristine is an exceptional coach for aspiring leaders looking to create engaging experiences for their employees to grow their careers and scale businesses.
Group Criteria
Experience Level: Senior-level women in executive roles
Focus Area: STEM
Kickoff Meeting: May 30, 2022 at 3 pm PST/6 pm EST
