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Champions of Ambition
CIBC is proud to be a founding partner of Canada's first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the Toronto Tempo, and proud to champion the ambitions of everyone paving the way in women’s sports and our country.
Meet our champions
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.
Vanessa's story coming soon
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.
Fiorella's story coming soon.
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.
Emma & Hannah’s story coming soon
Dinara H.
Future star
Dinara is a determined rising star playing high school basketball at Crestwood Prep and rep ball with the Brampton Warriors.
Dinara’s story coming soon
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.
Keesa’s story coming soon
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.
Leslie’s story coming soon
CIBC's founding role
Stephen Forbes
Executive Vice-President Purpose, Brand and Corporate Affairs at CIBC
Teresa Resch
President, Tempo Basketball Club
Proud founding partner of the Toronto Tempo
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