A Council Built on

GOVERNANCE

Insights, Expertise & Influence

The51 draws on the insight and influence of exceptional women investors, leaders across industries who shape our network and guide how we deploy capital. Their experience drives smarter decisions and fuels the programs that turn knowledge into market advantage.

General Advisory Council

SHELLEY KUIPERS

Co-Founder & CEO, Board Director

JUDY FAIRBURN

Co-Founder, General Partner & Board Director

ALICE REIMER

Co-Founder & Venture Partner

ELIZABETH CANNON

President Emerita, University of Calgary

KELLY MATHESON-KING

Co-Founder, BluEarth Renewables

MANPREET DEOL

Director of Investor Services & Experience

DR. NIKI PANICH

CMO, XO Health

STACEY FRUITMAN

Founder, Style with Substance

It takes more than capital to move markets.
Meet the people who do both.

Meet the Team