About CBEE Women
CBEE Women advances the leadership, economic prosperity, and influence of Black women by creating equitable pathways, strengthening institutions, and addressing systemic barriers that limit access to opportunity, decision-making, resources, and lasting economic participation across Canada.
Our Vision
A Canada where Black women influence decisions, shape economies, lead institutions, build thriving businesses, and transform systems that create equitable opportunities, strengthen communities, and support greater prosperity and leadership for current and future generations.
Our Mission
CBEE Women advances Black women's leadership, economic justice, and influence by removing systemic barriers, expanding equitable opportunities, strengthening institutions, fostering innovation, and working with partners to create lasting change across communities, organizations, and Canada.
Why CBEE Women Exists
CBEE Women exists to advance the leadership, economic prosperity, and influence of Black women by removing systemic barriers and creating equitable pathways to opportunity. We are committed to empowering Black women to lead, innovate, build thriving businesses, shape public and corporate decision-making, and contribute to a more inclusive and prosperous Canada.
Our mission is achieved by strengthening leadership capacity, promoting economic justice, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, and working collaboratively with governments, employers, educational institutions, financial organizations, and community partners to transform the systems that limit equitable participation and advancement.
Through research, strategic partnerships, policy innovation, leadership development, mentorship, and collective action, we seek to influence institutional practices, expand access to capital and economic opportunities, increase representation in governance and decision-making, and create sustainable solutions that benefit current and future generations.
At CBEE Women, we believe that meaningful and lasting change happens when individuals are empowered and institutions evolve. By championing collaboration, equity, and systems change, we are building a future where Black women are recognized as leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers who drive inclusive economic growth and strengthen communities across the Prairies and Canada.
Working Together for Change
Who We Partner With
Lasting change requires strong partnerships across sectors, communities, institutions, and systems.
Governments
Employers
Institutions
Community Partners
Technology Organizations
Universities
Our Why
Why Black Women?
Black women are among the most resilient, innovative, and influential contributors to Canada’s social, economic, and cultural development. They are entrepreneurs, professionals, caregivers, educators, innovators, and community leaders who play a vital role in strengthening families, businesses, and communities across the Prairies and beyond. Despite these contributions, many Black women continue to face systemic barriers that limit their access to leadership opportunities, economic resources, decision-making positions, professional networks, and business growth.
These barriers often stem from the combined effects of racism and gender-based discrimination, resulting in unequal access to employment, capital, procurement opportunities, mentorship, sponsorship, and representation in leadership roles. Black women remain underrepresented on corporate and nonprofit boards, in executive leadership, public decision-making, and sectors such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), while many women entrepreneurs continue to encounter challenges accessing financing, markets, and business development opportunities.
At CBEE Women, we recognize that supporting Black women requires more than individual programs—it requires transforming the systems, institutions, and practices that create and sustain these inequities. We believe that when Black women have equitable access to leadership opportunities, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic resources, entire communities benefit. Stronger businesses are created, families become more economically secure, young women gain inspiring role models, and organizations become more innovative, inclusive, and representative of the communities they serve.
Our commitment is to create pathways that enable Black women to lead with confidence, influence decision-making, build thriving enterprises, access emerging opportunities, and shape policies that foster inclusive economic growth. Through leadership development, research, strategic partnerships, mentorship, advocacy, and systems change initiatives, CBEE Women is working to ensure that Black women are not only participants in Canada’s economy but are recognized as leaders, innovators, employers, investors, and changemakers driving sustainable prosperity for future generations.
Where Barriers Persist
- Corporate leadership and board representation remain limited.
- Executive and public decision-making spaces lack representation.
- STEM and technology opportunities remain unevenly accessible.
- Financing and investment pathways continue to create barriers.
- Procurement networks and contracts remain difficult to access.
Our Belief
Why Leadership Matters
Leadership is essential to creating inclusive, prosperous, and resilient communities. When Black women are represented in leadership and decision-making roles, they bring diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and innovative solutions that strengthen organizations, improve policies, and drive economic growth. Inclusive leadership results in better decisions, stronger governance, greater innovation, and institutions that more accurately reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
Despite their talent, expertise, and significant contributions, Black women remain underrepresented in executive leadership, corporate and nonprofit boards, public appointments, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and key decision-making spaces. Systemic barriers—including racism, gender bias, limited access to influential networks, sponsorship opportunities, capital, and leadership development—continue to restrict opportunities for advancement. These barriers not only affect individual careers but also limit the ability of organizations and communities to benefit from the full potential of Black women leaders.
At CBEE Women, we believe that leadership extends beyond holding a title. It is about creating influence, driving innovation, shaping policies, mentoring future generations, building successful enterprises, and contributing to stronger communities. By investing in leadership development, governance skills, mentorship, executive coaching, and strategic networking, we empower Black women to confidently pursue leadership opportunities across business, government, academia, the nonprofit sector, and public institutions.
Leadership also creates a ripple effect. When Black women lead, they inspire young girls, strengthen families, create jobs, build wealth, foster inclusive workplaces, and champion equitable policies that benefit everyone. Their success contributes to more representative institutions, more competitive economies, and more cohesive communities.
CBEE Women is committed to developing the next generation of Black women leaders while working with employers, institutions, governments, and community partners to remove systemic barriers and create equitable pathways to leadership. By increasing representation, influence, and decision-making power, we are helping build a future where Black women are recognized not only for their potential but for their lasting impact on Canada’s economy and society.
Our Case
Why Canada Needs This Work
Canada has made important progress toward gender equality, yet significant disparities remain in leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic participation—particularly for Black women. While Black women continue to make meaningful contributions as entrepreneurs, professionals, educators, innovators, and community leaders, they remain underrepresented in decision-making roles and continue to face systemic barriers that limit access to opportunities, resources, and influence.
Leadership Gaps
Entrepreneurship
Procurement and Business Growth
STEM and Artificial Intelligence
Board Representation and Decision-Making
Procurement and Business Growth
Building a More Inclusive Economy
Meet
CBEE Black Women Advocates
Suzzy Anibueze
Volunteer Director
Suzzy Anibueze
Volunteer Director
Josephine kufakwedu
Volunteer Director
Josephine kufakwedu
Volunteer Director
Gisele Domle
Volunteer Director
Gisele Domle
Volunteer Director
Linette Anyiacha
Volunteer Director
Linette Anyiacha
Volunteer Director
Josiane Ngueka
Volunteer Director
Josiane Ngueka
Volunteer Director
Olive Tsopmo
Volunteer Director
Olive Tsopmo
Volunteer Director
Tomilola Adebayo
Volunteer Director
Tomilola Adebayo
Volunteer Director
Tichok Munoh
Volunteer Director
Tichok Munoh
Volunteer Director
Anita Nkemka
Volunteer Director
Dr Bridget
Volunteer Director
Dr. Asongna Folefoc
Volunteer Director
Phebeline Ewang
Volunteer Director
Phebeline Ewang
Volunteer Director
Vivian T
Volunteer Director
Adal Berta
Volunteer Director
Adal Berta
Volunteer Director
Laduce Cecile Kandem
Volunteer Director
Adedoyin
Volunteer Director
The Future of Equity Starts With Systems Change
We work with partners and communities to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and create stronger pathways for Black women to lead and shape Canada's future.