GRAZIELLE MARIE FETALVERO (MIDDLE) WITH LEANNE BLACKWELL (LEFT) AND SHELLEY RICHARDS IN THE THA BOARDROOM
Q: Do you feel progress is being made in getting better representation of multicultural young women in leadership positions? A: A big yes! There was one guest speaker that resonated with me the most because of her representation of multicultural young women, she had to go through all the hardship just to gain a leadership position. She had to prove herself to everyone that she is capable and deserving for the leadership role she got, and [she is] continuously representing women from multicultural background to show that any woman can be a leader and women can be in the corporate [world]. She continues to advocate that women with colour, if given a chance, can be leaders and are deserving to get a leadership role. The guest speaker told us that way back there was no leadership program for women available. However, as the years pass programs like Seat at the Table are being offered to young women from multicultural backgrounds to gain a leadership skill for leadership
position. That itself explains how fast and better the progress is, and that would not work if it was not for hardworking women who continue to advocate that women with colour can lead too. Q: Is there anything else you would like to add about your experience? A: I want to thank the THA for having me on their board as an observer, it was an amazing experience. I am ecstatic to have been part of their board for a short period of time, and I am inspired of their board. I want to particularly thanks Ms Shelley [Richards] and Ms Leanne [Blackwell] for being by my side throughout the program, it was wonderful having both of them patiently explaining everything to me with all the happenings during and after the meetings and answering my questions. Lastly, for Mr Steve [Old] and for the board members, thank you for participating in this program and for having me as your observer. I [wish] THA success and prosperity as well as a steady stream of happy members.
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