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MEET OUR MENTORS

WeeMentors: Fueling Women's Dreams with Daily Support

Allison Williams

Allison's journey began at 17 as a nanny in the US, nurturing families and sparking her desire to support and uplift others. This passion led her to return to school and become a qualified social worker. She advocated for needy families with local governments and the private sector. In 2008, a pivotal move to Canada inspired Allison to embrace entrepreneurship by founding a company creating gifts for parents-to-be, which fueled her desire for deeper community connections.

Returning to the non-profit sector, she became a family mentor, supporting those facing mental health challenges and empowering them to navigate complex systems. This experience ignited her passion for coaching individuals and families to reach their full potential. She faced challenges while building her entrepreneurial path. Allison responded by establishing a networking group to support Black women entrepreneurs, leading to the birth of the Black Women Collective Social Enterprise.

Throughout her journey, she has dedicated herself to empowering families, youth, individuals, and marginalized communities. She serves as an advisor on the board of HBV and volunteers with Think2wice, supporting Black youth and men transitioning in and out of prison, focusing on resilience and healing.

Allison is honored to have received the following recognitions:

- City of Brampton Community Builder and Champion Honorary, February 2024
- Starter Company Plus Grant Award, March 2023
- Nominee, Calgary Black Achievement Awards, January 2021
- Recipient of The New Citizen Award at the inaugural Womanition SuPEARLative Awards, September 2019

These acknowledgments fuel Allison's commitment to positively impacting her community and beyond.

Zena Chaudhry

Zena Chaudhry is the CEO and founder of Sakeenah Canada and holds a Masters of Laws degree. Zena has been a pillar for gender equality issues in the community for a number of years and she has started many programs and organizations that address these issues - like Sakeenah Canada. Six years after founding Sakeenah Canada, Zena has expanded to start Sakeenah US in the United States.

Zena has the ability to lead and impact the lives of women and girls in a positive manner through her unique skill set. Her vision of ensuring women and girls are treated equally and given equal opportunities is what drives her passion. During her downtime, she enjoys fishing and playing softball.

Aleena Khan

Aleena is a passionate advocate for the empowerment of women of colour. She serves as a Strategic Advisor and Program Mentor at WeeCommerce and holds the position of Digital Strategy Director at the Co-operators. With a distinguished career that holds pivotal roles at leading Canadian financial institutions such as CIBC and BMO, Aleena brings a wealth of expertise in product development, marketing, and digital strategy. Her leadership and insights have contributed to significant advancements in retail product banking in recent years.

She is pursuing a certification in holistic women’s health coaching, reinforcing her dedicating to fostering personal and professional growth among women. Aleena values community and the power of connections, both locally and globally. Her love for travel not only fuels her spirit but enriches her global perspective and community, allowing her to continually expand her knowledge and network. Aleena’s blend of professional acumen, commitment to social causes, and emphasis on building strong, supportive communities positions her as an inspiring and credible leader in the digital strategy and women’s empowerment areas.

Nida Khan

Nida is a writer and an unabashed dreamer. Born and raised in Pakistan, she developed a complex love-hate relationship with the world of technology early on. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, she worked in the Telecom sector. Over a decade ago, Nida moved to Canada with her family, where she rediscovered her passion for writing and began exploring the extraordinary stories of immigrants around her.

Currently, Nida works as a digital marketing specialist at Tossdown Inc. and freelances as a writer. She is working on a collection of short stories that she hopes to publish before her children go off to college. In addition to her professional endeavours, Nida has volunteered as an ESL teacher, instructing senior immigrant women and children.

Nida is passionate about encouraging ethnic minority women to stay authentic and develop their God-given skills and talents, particularly through entrepreneurship. Combining her love for sisterhood and technology, she now leads the WeeCommerce Program, where she dreams (yes, one of her favourite words) of empowering women entrepreneurs through an inclusive digital presence and supportive community.

In her free time, Nida buys books and places them all over her house, pretending that she’s reading enough. She is also committed to representing women of colour in sports and loves playing softball in several leagues and tournaments throughout the year.

Naveen Hussain

Naveen was born and raised in Pakistan. She moved to New York to complete her bachelor's from Colgate University and then moved to Toronto with her husband where she completed her master's from the University of Toronto. After working in a research setting for a few years, Naveen followed her passion for community and social work. Naveen has worked with several agencies, settling newcomers to Canada, setting up and organizing seniors’ programs and working with individuals with disabilities. Recently, Naveen has been working with adults and children on the Autism spectrum, providing direct support and consultation to families.

In her free time, Naveen enjoys time with her friends and family. She is involved with running children and youth programs at her mosque. She enjoys playing softball for a recreation league.

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