OPENING DOORS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

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When we talk about opening doors for the next generation, this is exactly what we mean.

Through a connection made with SHE’S GOT NEXT, Mihika Rao—a UBC BKin undergrad and IMES Scholar—secured a job that aligns with her passions and helps support her as she works her way through university.

She reached out to say:

“Thank you for the opportunity you helped create for me. I would not have gotten here without your kind referral.”

Moments like this are why we do what we do.

As SHE’S GOT NEXT founder Julie Smulders puts it:

“Showing up to support the next generation of Canadian athletes feels like the least we can do.”

Julie knows firsthand the impact sports can have.

“Sports shaped who I am—it taught me how to bounce back when things get tough, work with others to achieve something bigger, and step up when it matters most. Those lessons carry me through life and definitely help in the corporate world.”

That’s why we want more companies to recognize the incredible talent pool coming out of Canadian universities. These varsity athletes aren’t just excelling on the field or court—they’re balancing intense training schedules with academics and developing skills that make them stand out in the workplace.

They’re coachable, driven, decisive under pressure, and great communicators—qualities that any business should want on their team.

Investing in them is a no-brainer.

At SHE’S GOT NEXT, we’re not just cheering from the sidelines. We’re actively championing the next generation—on and off the court—and helping Canadian businesses grow stronger by hiring exceptional women.

Want to get involved? Let’s make more stories like Mihika’s happen.