MEET THE FOUNDERS

Tara Filteau is a wife, mom of three, registered social service worker and the founder & executive director of Mother Daughter Empower. Before launching Mother Daughter Empower, Tara managed events, community outreach, and fundraising campaigns for some of Canada’s largest charitable and not-for-profit organizations. She takes pride in being a wife, mom of three and a parent & community advocate who is dedicated to leading a life filled with both passion and purpose. 

Sophia Ghafoori is the co-founder of Mother Daughter Empower. She launched Mother Daughter Empower back in 2019 at just 7 years old. She is now a grade 8 student who is paving her own way. Sophia loves sports and is a part of her local competitive dance team. She also plays volleyball and soccer. When she grows up she wants to be an actress and continues to do charity work alongside her mom, assisting with Mother Daughter Empowers workshops and events.

MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD PRESIDENT

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

"Connecting with others, while building support and friendships."

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

Creating a community where girls feel empowered and supported. Helping to build strong mother-daughter relationships.

BOARD MEMBER

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

"Empowering open, real connections between daughters and their family members, and creating a supportive community of women and girls."

BOARD TREASURER 

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

"Inspiring a community of mothers and daughters through experience and creativity."

BOARD MEMBER

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

Having a daughter and seeing all the things in life that have come her way, and all our discussions that we have had. The bond and empower that a mothers we can provide to our daughter is so very important and being a part of that for a larger group brings me so much purpose and joy.

BOARD MEMBER

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

Being a part of Mother Daughter Empower means that I have an opportunity to be part of a community that believes in and advocates for the empowerment of women and girls.

BOARD SECRETARY & EVENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

Being part of an organization that aligns with my values as well as supporting the amazing work MDE has been doing in the community would help me continue to support and help others.

BOARD MEMBER

What Does Being a Part of Mother Daughter Empower Mean to You?

It means being a contributor, being part of the solution to empowering girls and women. It means connecting with other fantastic females of all ages and stages.