Name: Women Driving Economic Growth: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Start: 2024-11-14T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-14T20:30:00-08:00
Location: Surrey Libraries - City Centre Branch - Room 120

Women Driving Economic Growth: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Policy

This FREE seminar will cover topics such as entrepreneurship, access to capital, and the impact of economic policies on women.
About this Event

This seminar focuses on the role of women in driving economic development, both locally and globally. Through panel discussions with economists, business leaders, and policymakers, participants will explore how women can contribute to and benefit from economic growth. The seminar will cover topics such as entrepreneurship, access to capital, and the impact of economic policies on women. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how to navigate the economic landscape and leverage opportunities for advancement in business and economic leadership.
Highlights:
1. Explore the role of women in shaping economic policies and development.
2. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in women’s entrepreneurship.
3. Understand how to access capital and resources for business growth.
4. Discuss the impact of economic policies on women and how to advocate for change.
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Panelists:

Alyssa Barry

Alyssa is the President at irlabs. She has over 15-years of investor relations, capital markets and corporate communications experience. An activist by nature, she has raised over $1 billion of capital, led some of Canada’s most successful activism campaigns, managed M&A transactions and enhanced board governance frameworks.

She was formerly Head of Strategy – Operations and Communications at Artis REIT, Vice-President of Capital Markets and Communications at Sandpiper Group and Manager, Investor Relations at Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. She is known for her agility, creative prose and relentless pursuit of success for her clients

Sandra Song
Dean, School of Arts, Science and Technology, University Canada West.
Experienced Public Policy Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and government sector. Skilled in Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Management, and Report Writing. Strong public service professional graduated from the University of Alberta and Concordia University.

Mary Ellen Schaafsma

Founder of Purpose Pathways Consulting and Purpose Advisor to over 40 businesses, Mary Ellen helps them uncover and integrate their optimal Social Purpose into the core of their company. Purpose elevates the reason your business exists beyond the transactional to begin to power good in the world by doing business.

That is good for business, good for society, and good for the economy. She brings a depth of knowledge on the range of benefits of having a Social Purpose, and she has a contagious enthusiasm for empowering leaders to change the world through business. Connect and follow Mary Ellen on LinkedIn to learn more about her and about Social Purpose.

Moderator:

Zahra Alani
Best known for her extensive work as a Broadcast Meteorologist on CTV and CBC. Zahra has an aptitude for story telling, her interests and work also delve into Lifestyle Reporting, Travel, Food and Wine reviews, Hosting, Emceeing and Interviewing. With over 15 years in Media and Communications she also specializes in Media Relations, Press Kits, Media & Talent Coaching, Writing and Editing.
Zahra is also an established foodie with a love and passion for culture, food and languages. She co-hosted and produced ‘Food Glorious Food’, a podcast through CKNW. Prior to Covid, you would often find her at Wine Festivals, Restaurant releases and reporting on extraordinary restaurants found on travels.