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Meet our champions

Fiorella G.

Illustrator

Fiorella is a Toronto-based visual artist and illustrator creating impactful designs supporting women’s sports, including pioneering the design of Canada’s inaugural WNBA basketball court.

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Vanessa W.

Youth Coach

After a successful playing career at the University of Toronto, Vanessa has shifted her focus to coaching, where she helps young girls develop their game.

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Emma K. and Hannah D.

Kickback

By providing new sneakers to youth in need, Emma and Hannah help Kickback redefine communities and allow kids to create a positive sense of identity for themselves.

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Dinara H.

Future star

Dinara is a determined rising star playing high school basketball at Crestwood Prep and rep ball with the Brampton Warriors.

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Keesa K.

Founder of HOOPQUEENS

As a former varsity athlete, Keesa’s exposure to inequity in women’s sports fueled her passion for improving the reality of female athletes in Canada. She is the CEO and Founder of HOOPQUEENS, Canada’s first professional women’s basketball league.

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Leslie V.

Sports medicine student

A former guard for the University of Toronto (Mississauga), Leslie is determined to improve the game for future generations by pursuing a Masters for Health Sciences specializing in sport.

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CIBC's founding role

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President, Tempo Basketball Club

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Champions of Ambition

GROUNDBREAKER

Meet Keesa Koomalsingh

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DIRECTOR

Meet Trae Nguyen

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The hard work behind the ambition

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TRAILBLAZER

Meet Monica Wright Rogers

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