Women In Leadership Foundation

Women In Leadership Foundation

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WIL’s story begins with WIL’s Founder & President, Maya Kanigan, a commerce grad following her life’s passion and founded WIL at the age of 28.

12/05/2026

Meet Ava Bates, one of our passionate Emerging Leaders volunteers ✨

Ava believes volunteering is about creating meaningful impact through kindness, teamwork, and connection. She shared, “There is no better feeling than knowing something you did made someone else’s day better.” Through her volunteer journey, Ava has learned how even small acts of support can change lives and open doors to future opportunities.

For Ava, leadership also means leaning on community, building strong relationships, and remembering the purpose behind the work. She encourages others to embrace their passions, make a difference, and never underestimate the impact they can have.

📧 Reach out to us at [email protected] to get involved
🔗 Read Ava’s full interview here: https://www.womeninleadership.ca/post/emerging-leaders-placement-project-power-5-interview-6

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