Thank you for your continued support of VersaFi and for all we have achieved together. Despite real headwinds, this year demonstrated the strength and resolve of our community. Thousands of women and allies engaged in our programs and convenings - evidence of a sector choosing to invest in talent, leadership, and the future. When women advance, organizations grow stronger: retention improves, culture deepens, and teams perform better. Rather than stepping back, women in our network are speaking up and making clear that our work matters, and your partnership ensures we can meet this moment with clarity and purpose.


In 2026, VersaFi will stay focused on the areas where we drive the greatest impact: equipping women with the networks and development opportunities they need to lead; supporting teams as they build the environments where women can thrive; and uniting the sector around timely insights and practical actions that will shape the finance sector for the better. Together, we will continue building a more resilient, competitive, and inclusive sector - one where women’s leadership is not the exception but the expectation.


With appreciation, 


Tanya van Biesen

President & Chief Executive Officer, VersaFi



Championing Talent

Job Shadow Day

Canada’s largest career in finance exposure program for high school students

94 participating secondary schools across Canada

350 participating students 

94% interested in pursuing a career in finance post-Job Shadow Day

38 participating partners/financial institutions 


Post-Secondary Student Population

66 Campus Ambassadors across Canada

18 Post-secondary institutions across Canada



Insights: Attracting Students to Wealth Management

Professional Development

2650 participants in VersaFi sessions

723 enrolled in VersaFi programs

92% of women that participated experienced career advancement


Executive Leader Program

99% of women reported positive impact on career   


VersaFi Mentorship Programs

346 Professional Participants

218 Post-secondary Participants


Insights: Advancing Allyship in Finance

Allyship Engagement

Accessed: 28,217



97% of Executive Leader Program Alumnae remained in Finance

132 women returned to Finance post-Return to Bay Street

Power of Community

17.3K followers: LinkedIn

11.3K subscribers: xChange newsletter

3.4K subscribers: VersaFi Student newsletter

472 finance sector roles promoted on the VersaFi Job Board 

40,345 views: xChange & Student newsletters; Job Board Digest

20 Champions of Change Award Recipients

15 Leadership Award Recipients

1 Visionary Leader Award Recipient

Looking forward to powering this progress together in 2026.

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