Exchange Series

The GenEQ series aims to create a collaborative space where participants can share experiences, discuss challenges related to inequity and belonging, develop practical strategies, and build meaningful professional connections and networks of support. The series is driven by a dual focus: (1) supporting women and gender-diverse participants in developing skills and strategies that can be directly applied to their work and career development, and (2) fostering ongoing engagement with gender equity and broader IEDI goals by supporting participants in contributing to more inclusive workplace cultures, practices, and institutional structures within their departments and units.

Upcoming GenEQ Exchange Series

Tuesday, May 26, 12:00-1:30 PM

Albert A. Thornbrough Atrium

Event Facilitator

Leanne Son Hing she/her (Professor Psychology)

Station Host(s):

Femmephobia: When femininity is devalued by Adam Davies he/they/all (Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies)
Indigenous Reconciliation and Gender Equity by Cara Loft she/her (Educational Developer in the Office of Teaching and Learning)
Growing the Pipeline: Practical Approaches to Gender Equity in STEM by Jean Hein she/her (Outreach Manager, CEPS)
The Gender Spectrum: Exploring Identity Beyond the Binary by Lucas Porto he/they (Undergraduate Student)
Student Perspectives on Navigating Gender Equity in Academic Spaces by Adya Dash she/her (PhD Candidate, School of Engineering)
Beyond Mentorship: Finding Allies, Sponsors and Champions to support your Career Development by Katherine Sorensen she/her (Manager, Co-operative Education [Engineering, Science, and Computing programs])

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the event.

RSVP Link: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8w9y1g5jC4lSrxc

Past GenEQ Exchange Series'

GenEQ Exchange Series May 2025

Event Facilitator:

Indira Naidoo-Harris (Assistant Vice President, Diversity and Human Rights)

Station Topics and Host(s):

Culturally Responsive Mentorship and Supervision by Abii Barrett (Inclusion Advisor College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Collge of Arts)
Needs of Trans and Gender Diverse Students by Rhiannon Colibaba (Undergraduate Student)
Shifting Gears: The Transforming Journey of Women in STEM by Adya Dash (PhD Candidate, School of Engineering)
The Other F Word: Opening conversations about failure by Dr. Victoria Fritz (Learning Specialist and Peer Helper Supervisor, Sessional Instructor)
Microaggressions at Work by Angela Guerra (Training, Education, and Inclusion Officer, Diversity and Human Rights)
Higher Expectations: How to Survive Academia, Make It Better for Others, and Transform the Universtiy by Dr. Roberta Hawkins (Assosiate Professor, Geography)
Sexism, Gender Discrimination and Imposter Syndrome: No, it's not all in your head by Lynne Mitchell (Director and International Liasion Officer)
Invisble Weight: The Emotional and Mental Labour Women Carry by Isidora Nežić (RSW, Wellness@Work Advisor, Human Resources)
IEDI in the Age of Culture Wars: Building Bridges or Battlelines? by Dr. Leanne Son Hing (Professor, Psychology)

GenEQ Exchange Series November 2024