Kim Savage - Championing women's leadership and community empowerment

Kim Savage, the Executive Director of the Surrey Food Bank, has dedicated her career to empowering women and fostering community well-being. With nearly three decades of experience in the non-profit sector, Kim's journey reflects a steadfast commitment to equality and service.

A legacy of women's resolve

Long before the establishment of International Women's Day, women have exhibited a profound determination to be seen, known, and equal. This enduring struggle has paved the way for a more equitable future, with women aspiring to occupy roles and positions once deemed inaccessible.

Foundations of success

Kim believes that true success is built upon the efforts and determination of women who have come before us. The suffragettes, political champions, corporate trailblazers, and the quiet work within homes have collectively afforded women, including herself, a truer sense of equality.

Mentorship and leadership development

In recognition of this foundational work, Kim is dedicated to nurturing emerging female leaders. She identifies potential leaders, mentors them, challenges them, and encourages their growth. Early in her career, Kim was mentored by three women who invested deeply in her personal and professional development. These mentors, who lived with clarity of purpose and determination, often outpaced and outperformed their male counterparts without recognition or reward. They co-labored with partners to forge new relational dynamics that upended traditional expectations around work, parenting, and homemaking. Kim learned invaluable lessons from their example.

Empowering emerging leaders

Today, Kim actively seeks out emerging female leaders—volunteers, students, new employees, and young friends eager to make a difference. She invests time in them, sharing her successes and failures, asking questions, and creating space for them to shape their own visions for life and career. She cheers them on, offers support during challenging times, and provides gentle nudges when needed.

Celebrating women's contributions

As we honor women and their contributions, Kim feels blessed to be surrounded by women who make the world better. These women take action, produce work that is noticed, maintain a humble spirit, and persist in the pursuit of a world where all are equal. Kim finds this both inspiring and incredible. Through her dedication to nurturing leadership, empowering emerging leaders, and celebrating women's contributions, Kim Savage exemplifies the spirit of empowerment and community service.