“There is no limit to what we, women, can accomplish.”
– Michelle Obama
Why Elevat8HER?
We created Elevat8HER Leadership Circles because we know firsthand what it’s like to navigate leadership without a roadmap.
We wished for a safe space where we could grow, be heard, and be supported by women who truly understand the journey — so we built it.
Elevat8HER is more than a program; it’s a movement to uplift and empower BIPOC women leaders to thrive unapologetically.
Our Mission
Is to empower and elevate BIPOC women leaders by fostering a safe, supportive community that cultivates connection, growth, and resilience, enabling them to lead authentically, thrive professionally, and inspire transformative change.
Our Vision
Is to cultivate a generation of BIPOC women who lead with confidence, purpose, and impact, breaking down barriers in every space they occupy.
Our Values
Empowerment
We uplift and inspire BIPOC women leaders to embrace their power, authenticity, and purpose.
Connection
We create safe, inclusive spaces where leaders can connect, share, and grow together.
Growth
We are committed to lifelong learning, skill-building, and personal and professional development.
Accountability
We encourage bold goal-setting and foster a culture of mutual support to achieve shared success.
Resilience
We stand strong in the face of challenges, nurturing a culture of perseverance and strength.
Our Founders
Sherrika Sanders
Sherrika Sanders understands the pain of feeling overworked, undervalued, and unsupported in a demanding accounting career. With a Bachelor’s in Accounting, an MBA, and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, Sherrika brings over 15 years of experience leading accounting teams through complex transitions like Mergers, Acquisitions, IPOs, and financial restructures. Despite her success, she spent years battling unrealistic deadlines, limited resources, and the crushing weight of expectations – while struggling to find balance in her personal life and career.
Sherrika overcame these challenges by learning to assert her value, use her voice, and set boundaries – all while continuing to advance her career. Now, as the founder of Transform the GAAP, she uses her expertise and personal journey to guide women to reclaim their voice, rediscover their confidence, and build a career that aligns with their goals.
Hadi Diallo
Hadi Diallo is a certified Executive Coach with over 15 years of experience driving organizational results, developing high-performing teams, and fostering operational efficiency for major financial institutions such as CIBC, Scotiabank, BMO Financial Group, and Merrill Lynch & Co. Hadi carved a path for herself, excelling in the complexities of the corporate world and overcoming cultural and gender barriers. Along the way, she recognized a more profound calling: to help other BIPOC women rise to their full potential, break through barriers, and become influential leaders.
As Founder of H.D. Impact Consulting Inc., Hadi leverages her expertise in leadership development, emotional intelligence, and organizational effectiveness to empower BIPOC women to overcome limiting beliefs, lead authentically, and confidently advance their careers while driving meaningful change in their organizations.