memoirs of Jeanne Lehman

Jeanne Lehman is a beloved Black-Canadian icon and visionary leader committed to making a difference in the lives of Black Canadian women, girls, and families. She is the founder and CEO of Black Canadian Women in Action operating under BCW in Action or BCW (www.bcwinaction).

Founded in 2017, BCW is the first Black-led women's organization in Western Canada that supports Black women in business 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.

BCW comprises two departments: the Community Department, which centers on 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 under its arm Black Canadian Business- in Action (BCB in Action), supports entrepreneurs and professionals through advocacy, education, leadership, networking, skill-building, economic development programs, and empowerment.

BCW is incorporated federally in six provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec) and has three offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Regina.

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 Management (DESS in Business Administration) from HEC Montreal.

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.