Heather Barnabe

Chief Operating Officer, Institute for Canadian Citizenship

Gender equality, Young female leadership advocacy, Intersectional feminism, Female empowerment

Media

Young Women Need 3 Things - FBM Interview with Heather Barnabe

On #InternationalWomensDay Heather Barnabe, CEO, G(irls)20 sat down with Alyssa and Michelle, two Girls on Boards Future Board Members to discuss their experiences as Young Female Board members.

Stay tuned for the full interview!

This Delhi-based 23-year-old represented India at G(irls)20, Japan

Check out the VIBE at the recent “Finding Your Purpose” event Empowering Women and Youth

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Biography

An experienced, committed leader, Heather Barnabe's career has been built around improving the livelihoods of equity-deserving groups, both at home in Canada and around the world. She was the CEO of Fora: Network for Change, an organization dedicated to advancing the meaningful participation of young women and gender-diverse youth leaders in decision-making spaces. Prior to joining Fora, she managed complex, multi-country girls’ education and women’s health interventions across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America for Right To Play and CARE Canada. She also has the unique experience of having worked in corporate relations and strategic partnerships with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Expertise

  • Gender equality
  • Young female leadership advocacy
  • Intersectional feminism
  • Female empowerment