Our Story.
Inspired by the simple yet powerful giving circle model gaining momentum across North America and beyond, 100 Women Who Care Montreal was founded by Dr. Sabrina Ahmed with a vision to harness the collective power of women to create meaningful, immediate impact in her beloved city of Montreal.
Launched during the uncertainty of a global pandemic, the initiative was rooted in the understanding that local charities needed support more than ever. She recruited a team of amazing women and together they launched Montreal's first women's giving circle.
Today, the organization continues to rally women across Montreal—uniting them in a shared commitment to generosity, community, and lasting social impact.
The Leadership Team
Dr. Sabrina Ahmed
Sabrina is a proud mom of three and a family physician. She has a busy general practice, teaches and also practices at the Refugee health clinic.
She has always strongly believed in giving back and has been involved in various community & philanthropic projects both locally and internationally. Sabrina's unwavering commitment to helping the most vulnerable fuelled the foundation of 100+ Women Who Care Montreal.
Jo-Ann Munro
Jo-Ann comes to us with over 30 years experience in the world of marketing and communications. In her role as Creative Director she was responsible for giving brands a voice. Having worked with many large and small brands she found the most rewarding work to be for charities like Centraide and Unicef. Not only were those campaigns award winning they also got results. And Jo-Ann got the ‘do good’ bug. A passion she brings to 100+ Women Who Care.
Paola Samuel
Paola is a mom of 2, broadcast journalist and entrepreneur. She worked at the CBC and then Global News where she worked as an anchor, producer, and reporter and morning show host. She left TV news a few years ago to work on her own projects which include a thriving health and wellness business and her new passions: podcasting, writing and motivational speaking. She is a strong believer in the power of women lifting each other up and so 100+ Women Who Care Montreal was the perfect philanthropic fit.
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Anita Salvatore
Anita is a proud mom of two, with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She’s currently head of marketing for a south shore company. She still finds time to help others in need, by volunteering for local projects big and small. As one of the founders, Anita gets great satisfaction from actively giving back, while being the behind scene producer for the three annual events. Her passion and dedication made her a perfect fit for 100+ Women Who Care Montreal.