King Charles III Coronation Medal
Recognizing significant contributions to community and country.
Coquitlam City Councillor · Governance Leader
Leading with
purpose & principle.
Two-term Councillor for the City of Coquitlam, two-term President of the Union of BC Municipalities, award-winning governance professional, educator, speaker, and author.
Trish Mandewo
City Councillor & Governance Professional
2018Elected to Council
2 termsUBCM Presidency
25+Boards served
The Story
From microbiology to municipal leadership.
Trish Mandewo's career spans science, entrepreneurship, governance, and public service. After beginning her career in microbiology and embryology, she transitioned into leadership and has since become a multi-award-winning governance professional, entrepreneur, author, educator, and City Councillor.
Having served on more than 25 public, private, and nonprofit organizations, she is recognized for strengthening leadership, accountability, and organizational performance. As a two-term City Councillor for the City of Coquitlam, Trish is committed to thoughtful decision-making that supports a strong, thriving community.
"Leadership isn't about the spotlight — it's about holding space for community, mentoring the next generation of public servants, and governing with integrity."
Signature Course
Council Candidate Course
Understand the Job. Lead with Purpose. The insider playbook for municipal governance in BC and Canada.
Explore the course →Roles & Boards
A record of service
Current and past governance appointments across public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
View roles →Author
Words that guide
Books on entrepreneurship, hope, and forthcoming governance leadership.
See the books →2025 Honours
Recognized for impact, at home and abroad.
BC Business Woman of the Year
Canadawide Media — provincial leadership excellence.
Canada's Top 100 Accomplished Black Women
Honouring national impact and trailblazing achievement.
Signature Course & Mentorship
Council Candidate Course
Understand the Job. Lead with Purpose.
Running for office is only step one — effectively governing when you win is what creates real, generational impact. Created and delivered directly by Trish Mandewo, this course provides aspiring civic leaders the insider playbook for municipal governance in British Columbia and Canada.
Explore the course1The Role & Responsibilities
2Campaigning vs. Governing
3Council vs. Administration
4How Decisions are Made
Author
Words that guide growth and hope.
Growth Strategies for the Hungry Entrepreneur
A practical playbook for founders scaling ambition into sustainable enterprise.
Follow the Railroad: A Journey of Hope and Opportunity
An inspiring children's story about courage, migration, and the promise of a new home.
Governance (forthcoming, 2026)
Trish's forthcoming book on board governance, accountability, and organizational performance.