Breaking Barriers: The Rise & Impace of Emerging Leaders

Shauna Harper is an impact-driven leader, community champion, speaker, mentor, and connector in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She moved to Kelowna two years ago as Chief Executive Officer of WeBC, a federally funded not-for-profit organization that serves women entrepreneurs across BC. Shauna is a nationally-recognized advocate for women entrepreneurs, gender equity, and a champion for increased access to services, support, and funding.
WeBC provides thousands of women entrepreneurs across BC with business loans, expertise, training, resources, and mentoring to help their businesses grow and thrive each year. Prior to joining WeBC, Shauna was an entrepreneur for 22 years. This lived experience as an entrepreneur helps Shauna understand the clients WeBC has the privilege of serving.