Episode Summary
In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Selena Woo, the host of the Women's LEAD segment, engages in a conversation with Sheila Biggers, CEO and President of JA British Columbia. With November being Financial Literacy Month, Sheila shares her extensive experience and passion for fostering upward mobility in youth. The discussion also sheds light on how JA British Columbia, a crucial entity within JA Canada and JA Worldwide, is actively shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Furthermore, Sheila and Selena delve into the impactful programs offered by JA British Columbia. These programs focus on financial health, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, aiming to provide young minds with the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions.
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Guest Bios
Sheila Biggers, President & Chief Executive Officer, JA British Columbia
Sheila is an experienced leader in the social-profit sector with a track record of growing teams, organizations, and amplifying their impact. She is the President & CEO of JA British Columbia, an organization that delivers work readiness, financial health, and entrepreneurship programs to young people throughout British Columbia. Sheila was previously the Associate Dean, Development and Alumni Engagement at the UBC Sauder School of Business.
In the community, Sheila is a public speaker and panel host for conversations about the future of work, youth education, youth empowerment, leadership and business ethics. Her passion is leveraging the power created when the private and public sectors intersect and have the vision to build thriving communities. She is skilled in setting and executing strategy, leading teams, public speaking, and engaging the community.
Sheila holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor's of Sociology and Consumer Studies from the University of Guelph. She also serves as the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Peter P. Dhillon Centre in Business Ethics at the UBC Sauder School of Business and was a nominee for the Regional RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Social Change Award.
About the Host - Selena Woo
With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Selena brings both a deep passion and a wealth of expertise to her role as Vice President of Advisory Services - Associates and Operations, one of the largest teams at Nicola Wealth.
A graduate of the University of Calgary, Selena holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, along with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations. Beyond her daily responsibilities, she also serves as the host of the Women's LEAD podcast at Nicola Wealth, which is dedicated to celebrating and empowering women from all backgrounds by sharing their stories. Selena's commitment to advancing equity is further exemplified through her involvement as a Steering Committee member of Women's LEAD and her role as co-chair for Nicola's Inclusion Committee.
Selena is actively engaged in her community, volunteering with various organizations such as Junior Achievement, Union Gospel Mission, CPABC, Yell Canada, and the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation. Additionally, she mentors through the Women in Capital Markets Mentorship Program.
For her full bio, visit: nicolawealth.com/our-team/selena-woo
