Lassonde will play host to WEAC Fall Forum 2015

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“Getting a Seat and Having a Voice: The Importance of Women Engineers at the Boardroom Table”

Saturday November 28

8.30am-4.30pm

Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence,

Lassonde School of Engineering, York University

 

The Lassonde School of Engineering will play host to a full-day conference next month exploring the topic “Getting a Seat and Having a Voice: The Importance of Women Engineers at the Boardroom Table” organized by the Women in Engineering Advisory Committee (WEAC) of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE).

The purpose of this event is to provide those interested in joining a board with the information and tools they need to get started; to discuss the reasons why women are underrepresented on boards; to discuss strategies to encourage more women to reach these leadership positions; and provide OSPE members and guests with an opportunity to network with others in the engineering community.

Opening remarks will be delivered by Pierre Lassonde, Founding Donor of the Lassonde School of Engineering, and Dr. Janusz Kozinski, Founding Dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering.

Other speakers include:

  • Maureen Jensen, B.Sc., P.Geo., ICD.D., Executive Director and Chief Administrative Officer of the Ontario Securities Commission
  • Tamara Paton, B.Math, MBA, CFA, C.Dir.., Corporate Director, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Meridian Credit Union, and Carson-Dellosa Publishing
  • John Koopman, LLB, MBA, Partner, Spencer Stuart
  • Honourable Tracy MacCharles, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues and Minister of Children and Youth Services

Nancy Hill, P.Eng., LLB, FEC, FCAE will moderate a panel discussion with an impressive line-up of speakers who have a wealth of experience on corporate and non-profit boards. Speakers will share their career paths, discuss what is involved in a board position, talk about ways to get on a board, etc. including:

  • Catherine Karakatsanis, M.E.Sc, P.Eng., FEC, FCAE
  • Claire Kennedy, P.Eng., LLB, ICD.D
  • Karen Webb, P.Eng., MBA, ICD.D
  • Helen Wojcinski, P.Eng., FEC, MBA, CMC

Closing remarks will be provided by event sponsor, General Contractors Section Toronto.

For more information and to register for tickets please go to the OSPE website.