The 2018 Women’s Symposium

The 2018 Women’s Symposium: Finding your impact, influence, and inspiration was held February 10th at the Westin (10135 100 St NW). This one day conference was an exciting and informative opportunity to hear from diverse and dynamic speakers, learn about topics and issues relevant to women, and connect with others. All genders were welcome and encouraged to attend.

Speakers

  • Isha Adams, The Steps to Youth Leadership

  • Nasra Adems, Women and Words- Closing Poetry

  • Crystal Bowen, Closing Session

  • Kyra Brown, Strengthening Indigenous Women’s Voices

  • Sarah Buczynski, Creating your own Community – Experiences of LGBTQ Refugees

  • Daintre Christensen, Strengthening Indigenous Women’s Voices

  • Councillor Bev Esslinger, Edmonton Women in Politics

  • Trisha Estabrooks, Edmonton Women in Politics

  • Tracy Folorunsho-Barry, Growing Women Leaders and the Experiences of Immigrant Women

  • Robyne Garton, Strengthing Indigenous Women’s Voices

  • Councillor Sarah Hamilton, Edmonton Women in Politics

  • Stephanie Harpe, Strengthening Indigenous Women’s Voices

  • Basel Abou Hamrah, Creating your own Community – Experiences of LGBTQ Refugees

  • Hannah Haugen, Steps to Youth Leadership

  • Brenda Kerber, Women in the Workplace: Trailblazers in Business

  • Lynsae Moon, Women in the Workplace: Trailblazers in Business

  • Lucenia Ortiz, Growing Women Leaders and the Experiences of Immigrant Women

  • Maryann Raby, Gender Based Analysis, What is it all about?

  • Marnie Suitor, Your Leadership, Your Legacy

  • Keren Tang, Edmonton Women in Politics

  • Meghana Valupadas, The Steps to Youth Leadership

  • Lana Whiskeyjack, Strengthening Indigenous Women’s Voices