Celebrities in the Movement

We're pleased to present the Because I Am A Girl Ambassadors. Celebrities who are making Because I Am A Girl their cause of choice and are giving so much of their time and energy to promote the issue of girls in the developing world - everywhere they go.

We're honoured to also have a growing "Sisterhood" of celebrities and leaders who are generously giving their energy and support to Because I Am A Girl. We couldn't do this without them. Please check out their bios and personal messages to fans.

Because I am a Girl Ambassadors include:

• Ngozi Paul, Actor/ Filmmaker.

• Jennifer Heil, Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist.

• Lisa Ray, critically acclaimed Film and Television Actress.

• Sarah Taylor, one of MuchMusic’s most popular VJs

Because I am a Girl Sisterhood Supporters include:

• Masia One, the first female to be nominated for a Much Music Video Award (Rap).

• Eternia, Juno-nominated and widely considered one of Canada's foremost lyricists.

• Hayley Wickenheiser, Three-time Olympic medalist, and one of the best female hockey players in the world.

• Erin Davis, radio host on 98.1 CHFI’s morning show, a fixture on the Canadian radio landscape for over 25 years.

• Kreesha Turner, one of Canada’s leading R&B and Hip Hop artist.

• Elise Estrada, winner of The Canadian Radio Music Award for “Best New Artist or Group (Rhythmic/R&B/Urban/Dance)

• Jill Belland, co-host on Breakfast Television in Calgary, AB.

• Leah Pinsent, multi award winning and nominated actress.

• Martine Gaillard, an anchor of Sportsnet Connected--Rogers Sportsnet's nightly prime-time sports news and highlight show.