Leadership Impact for Transformative Systems (LIFT) is a community-driven initiative that supports BIPOC women in mid-management roles to thrive in leadership. We empower individuals while equipping organizations to foster equitable, safe, and inclusive workplaces. Backed by the Government of Canada (Women and Gender Equality Canada), LIFT advances gender equity by bridging systemic gaps in career progression.
LIFT is a series of tailored trainings and a mentorship program for BIPOC women navigating leadership in the public sector, with a focus on those in small to mid-sized organizations. Through research-informed workshops, 1:1 engagement, and customized support, LIFT addresses the barriers that BIPOC women face due to systemic discrimination, racial bias, and lack of organizational infrastructure. We also work directly with managers and institutions to build capacity, accountability, and sustainable equity practices.
LIFT centers lived experiences of BIPOC women, offering mentorship and skill-building designed to support their leadership journeys.
Organizations receive strategic, evidence-informed support to develop equitable leadership pathways aligned with their specific goals and operational context.
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We serve organizations across BC, with a strong presence in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan, and Northern BC. Our flexible model includes in-person and virtual engagements tailored to your needs.
We equip managers with practical tools to recruit, retain, and promote BIPOC women more effectively.
Despite qualifications and commitment, BIPOC women often face systemic barriers that hinder their upward mobility. This program exists to create tangible pathways for those women—and to ensure organizations can evolve without leaving equity behind. LIFT is designed for public and small-to-medium organizations ready to act on gender and racial equity. It’s also for BIPOC women in leadership roles seeking mentorship, support, and a space to thrive.
LIFT supports Black, Indigenous, and racialized women navigating mid-level leadership by providing mentorship and skill-building opportunities to overcome systemic barriers in their career progression.
We work with small to medium-sized public sector organizations to build capacity for inclusive leadership and implement strategies that support the advancement of BIPOC women.
LIFT equips managers with tools and training to more effectively recruit, retain, and promote diverse leadership within their teams through a culturally informed and equity-centered approach.
The program supports equity-focused professionals and HR leads in strengthening workplace culture through customized training, policy guidance, and GBA+ integrated leadership development.
Moving Forward Family Services is committed to building equitable systems by providing accessible, trauma-informed mental health and leadership support to underserved communities. With deep roots in culturally grounded care and community engagement, we support individuals and organizations in creating environments where everyone can thrive. Through the LIFT program, we extend this mission by empowering BIPOC women and transforming workplace culture through mentorship, training, and systemic change.
