Heather Barnabe Explained

Heather Barnabe (^[1]) is the CEO of G(irls)20, an NGO that empowers young women and girls to become leaders through training and education.^[2] Prior to joining G(irls)20, Barnabe worked for other non-profits for more than a decade.^[3] Barnabe has stated that her passion for training young women stems from the lack of mentorship opportunities currently available.^[4]

G(irls)20

In 2017, Barnabe became the CEO of G(irls)20. G(irls)20 is a Canadian NGO founded by Farah Mohamed to encourage and empower girls in the areas of education and technology.^[5] It is responsible for recruiting women to board positions.^[6] Each year, they organize the Girls20 Global Summit based on the model of the G20 Summit.^[7] Barnabe is leading the organization to help inspire and train a new generation of girls to take leadership positions.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Heather shares who inspires her this #InternationalWomensDay. YouTube. June 7, 2022. 9 December 2022.
2. Web site: Young women call on G20 to support gender equality. Nakao. Yuka. 2019-06-26. The Myanmar Times. 2019-11-22.
3. Web site: Meet Heather Barnabe, CEO of G(irls)20. Harris. Teresa. 2017-08-29. Women of Influence. en. 2019-11-22.
4. News: 'Don't be scared of diversity': At G(irls)20 summit, advocates push Japan on gender equality. Osumi. Magdalena. 2019-06-02. The Japan Times Online. 2019-11-22. en-US. 0447-5763.
5. Web site: Sophie Gregoire Trudeau opens TSX in honour of International Day of the Girl CTV News. Dunham. Jackie. 10 October 2016. www.ctvnews.ca. 2019-11-22.
6. Web site: Girls 20 Summit: Why You Should Pay Attention. Ramsdale. Suzannah. 2014-08-20. Marie Claire. en-US. 2019-11-22.
7. Web site: Eugénie Colonna d'Istria (militante féministe) : "Ellen DeGene... - Grazia. Grazia.fr. 2018-10-15. www.grazia.fr. fr. 2019-11-22.
8. Web site: Heather Barnabe. Together2018. 10 January 2018 . en. 2019-11-22.