memoirs of
Jeanne Lehman J
eanne Lehman is a beloved Black-Cana-
es in Action (BCB in Action), supports
dian icon and visionary leader commit-
entrepreneurs and professionals through
ted to making a difference in the lives of
advocacy, education, leadership, network-
Black Canadian women, girls, and families.
ing, skill-building, economic development
She is the founder and CEO of Black Ca-
programs, and empowerment.
nadian Women in Action operating under BCW in Action or BCW (www.bcwinaction).
BCW is incorporated federally in six provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,
Founded in 2017, BCW is the first Black-led
British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec)
women's organization in Western Canada
and has three offices in Edmonton, Cal-
that supports Black women in business
gary, and Regina.
by providing diverse opportunities to help scale up their businesses and develop personally. The goal is to drive profitable change, foster innovation, and promote Black excellence in national and global markets.
Jeanne holds a BA in General Law and a Master's in Business Law from Paris X Nanterre. She also has a master's degree (DEA) in the humanities (African studies) from Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne and a Specialized Studies Diploma in Manage-
BCW comprises two departments: the
ment (DESS in Business Administration)
Community Department, which centers on
from HEC Montreal.
empowering Black women, young Black girls and families with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to embrace their uniqueness, own their heritage, achieve their dreams, build self-esteem, and create a brighter future. The Business Department, operating
As a model and visionary, she keeps advocating for the integration of individuals of African descent from diverse backgrounds, and providing them with a good start and the necessary tools ensures the success and integration of these communities.
under its arm Black Canadian Business-
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