Executive Board Members
Our passionate and dedicated Executive Team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional programs designed to empower women of all ages.
MICHELLE JOHNSON
Founder/President/CEO
Michelle has been instrumental in creating thriving start-up businesses both in the for-profit and non-profit sectors for the past 35 years. With her expertise as a seasoned Entrepreneur, Marketing Consultant, and Peer Mentor, she has guided many women to achieve successful careers and empowered them to start their own businesses.
With a passion for helping others, post Covid, she sought to help women regain their position back into the workplace, since women’s careers experienced at least a three decade set back due to the pandemic.
Michelle seeks to inspire, mentor and empower women of all ages, to find their passion and to pursue their dreams, because it is possible in Canada – a land filled of endless opportunities!
KATRYNA PULGARIN
Chief Financial Officer
Katryna Pulgarin is an accomplished financial advisor with strong expertise in lending, personal finance strategy, and wealth-building structures. She is currently a mortgage specialist with Meridian Financial where she provides financial guidance, budgeting oversight, and strategic planning support.
With an academic foundation in Economics from York University and over five years of banking experience, she has advised clients on portfolio growth, home financing, and long-term financial planning. Katryna brings a results-driven approach rooted in risk-management, financial literacy, and sustainable returns. She is recognized for her ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear strategies that support organizational expansion and mission-aligned decision-making.
SILVIA GUIMAREY
Education & Etiquette Coach
Silvia is an experienced Social Media Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Skilled in Coaching, Classroom Management, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Educational Technology and Learning Disabilities. Strong Media and Communications professional graduated from Concordia Cont. Ed. Public Relations.
In January 2018 Silvia merged her 15 years+ experience in the fields Education, Social Media Management, Modelling, Etiquette, Service & Hospitality in the restaurant business in launching a place in which young girls from 4 to 18 can learn about, Good Posture, Etiquette, Personal Presentation, Public Speaking and so much more!
KRISTIYANA YORDANOVA
Life Coach
Kristiyana’s travels have taken her to over 25 countries across the world. Her journey was not just for the experiences but for the opportunity to connect with women from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
She is a psychology major from the University of British Columbia and after graduating started her own non-profit foundation – Woman Squared. Her mission is to provide a safe space and support for women who have experienced abusive and toxic relationships. Through her own personal experiences, she guides them through a safe healing journey.
Her travels allow her to engage with women across the world, share her experiences, and create meaningful conversations that can spark change.
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