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“No matter how many clients I have, I make sure to call each one personally every quarter. It’s a chance to not only update them on their portfolio, but also check on how they’re doing personally”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
With over 30 years of international experience in the insurance industry, Shirley Chisholm is a respected leader and a passionate advocate for diversity. In 2009, she co-founded the Ebony Women International Insurance Network (EWIIN), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Black women and youth in insurance. Through EWIIN, she has created opportunities for mentoring, coaching, and professional development, helping members build confidence and achieve success in their careers.
Chisholm’s commitment to the industry goes beyond her organization. She volunteers as an exam adjudicator with the Insurance Institute of Canada and serves as an evaluator for DECA’s competitions and the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals. Her professional credentials include the Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation and a Certified Risk Management (CRM) Diploma from the Global Risk Management Institute.
Chisholm’s contributions have earned her significant recognition, including the Elite Women Award from Insurance Business magazine, the Leader of Change Award from Business Insurance Canada, and a place among the Top 100 Global Insurance Brokers. She has also been honoured as a Board Diversity Network alumna and featured in the Black Women in Leadership exhibition.
Chisholm remains a driving force for diversity and empowerment, inspiring the next generation to find their voice and make a difference in the insurance sector.
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Shirley Chisholm
President and Co-Founder
Ebony Women International Insurance Network
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“I strongly believe in working smarter, not harder. I think it’s one of the keys to living a great life, and I want to share that with as many people as possible”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
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Lawyers Weekly’s Top 30 Under 30 Property Finalist
2017
Promoted to Senior Associate at MinterEllison
2018
In-House Legal Counsel at L'Oréal Australia and New Zealand
2019
Australian Corporate Lawyers Award In-House Finalist
2020
Joined the partnership at Wynn Williams in the property and commercial team
Appointed to the Property Council NZ Retail Committee
Invited to sit on the judging panel for Lawyers Weekly’s Australian Law Awards
2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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