WE ARE HERE TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE BY

Changing The Colour Of The Boardroom

The Fact of The Matter Is...

Top leadership positions have an inherent lack of colour, especially among Black & Brown women.

At Odihi, we envision a “New World” with an equitable representation of Black and Brown women in leadership positions across all industries.

Registration Now Open!

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KWOMAIS: A PLACE OF VISION

Kwomais is our boardroom and leadership program for youths and young adults to learn how to be better prepared for board and leadership opportunities. Through Kwomais Boardroom initiative, we aim to address the lack of colour in boardrooms by enhancing the skill set of participants through rigorous leadership and board governance training, seminars, events, and mental health workshops.

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This program is geared toward BIWOC with aspirations to work in high-level business positions. Specifically tailored to equip participants with the tools for success, this program will take your career blueprint to the next level. Preparation now ensures you are ready to level up when an opportunity presents itself.

Odihi partners with Industry Leaders to deliver world-class leadership training in various career fields. This boardroom and leadership program will help BIWOC youth/young adults develop valuable leadership skills, spur professional growth, and successfully make impactful connections to land leadership roles. We provide access to the people, resources, and opportunities that will help ensure your success.

Research makes it increasingly clear that companies with Black and Brown women in key leadership positions perform better financially. WOC have proven and earned their seats at the table; now it’s time to educate, equip, and empower them to fill them!

This program runs once every year, so click the link below to join our 2025 Cohort.

We are excited to welcome you to our next program!

What You Can Expect

We return this January 2025! Join us for virtual sessions covering the following topics:

Date	Time	Topics
January 21	5:30PM - 8:30PM	Basics of Governance, Different Models, Decolonizing Roberts Rules
January 28	5:30PM - 8:30PM	Roles & Responsibilities, Conflict of Interest, Risk Management & Board Financials
February 4	5:30PM - 8:30PM	How to Get on Board & Mock Boardroom Sessions
February 11	5:30PM - 7:00PM	Fundraising
February 18	5:30PM - 7:00PM	Leadership Point of View (LPOV) & Communication Style/Success
February 25	5:30PM - 7:00PM	Ask a Leader: Leadership interactive sessions from board leaders and Industry experts lead open discussions
March 4	5:30PM - 7:00PM	Wellness Discussion (A Q&A conversation with a psychotherapist about healthy practices as a leader and individual in the boardroom/workplace) followed by Graduation & Certification of completion

Additionally, gain mentorship from senior leaders supporting you throughout the program and beyond, with support securing board positions.

Kwomais Boardroom Program Announcement

We’re excited to announce that registration for the Kwomais Boardroom Program is now open! Starting next year, we’ll be introducing an incredible opportunity for participants who complete our seven-week program to further grow and develop their leadership skills through two unique pathways:

Board of Directors Internship

One candidate will be selected to join our Board of Directors as interns for a one-year term.

Benefits:

Gain hands-on experience in governance and decision-making.
Access to leadership mentors for continued growth.
Build skills in organizational leadership and strategic planning.

Future Potential: Upon successful completion of the internship, interns will have the opportunity to be considered for a voting position on the Board of Directors.

Leadership Team Role:
“Director Shadow”

One candidate will be selected to join the Leadership Team for a one-year term as a “Director Shadow.”

Benefits:

Learn the ins and outs of running and operating an organization or business.
Gain leadership experience tailored to your strongest skills.
Opportunity to take on a leadership position within our organization based on your strengths and aspirations.

Development Focus: This role emphasizes fostering your current skill set while providing opportunities to elevate the skills you wish to master.

Join us in shaping the next generation of leaders while taking your personal and professional growth to new heights! Register for our next cohort in 2025 and take the first step toward your leadership journey.