Inspiring Inclusion: how to ensure the needs, interests and aspirations of women* are valued and included in academia, our workplaces, and our communities.

Panelists: 

• Moderator: Dr. Leanne Son Hing, Professor of Psychology 

• Dr. Kim Anderson, Professor of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Storying Indigenous Relational Futures 

• Dr. Jana Levison, Doody Family Chair for Women in Engineering, Professor of Engineering 

• Dr. Alicia Viloria-Petit, Professor of Biomedical Sciences 

• Nealob Kakar, PhD student in Social Practice and Transformational Change 

• Linda Watt, Director, Learning & Development and Consulting Services 

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ambassador Adriana Solano Laclé. Her thoughtful remarks at the end of our 2024 IWD Panel left a lasting impact, inspiring many with her wisdom and passion. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time. Thank you, Ambassador Solano Laclé, for sharing your light with us.

* The GenEQ Advisory Group use an inclusive definition of women that encompasses cisgender, transgender, intersex, and genderqueer women and encourage participation from individuals who are Two Spirit and/or gender nonconforming (e.g., non-binary, agender, bigender, and gender fluid).