At its 20th annual International Women\u2019s Day event on Friday, March 5, the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) honoured Brock University Trustee Emeritus Dr. Robin Williams.<\/p>\n
The paediatrician and public health physician is a Special Advisor to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in Ontario and Special Advisor to the Niagara Regional Chair\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. Williams previously served as Medical Officer of Health for Niagara Region from 1995 to 2011 and was a recipient of the Order of Canada.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn these difficult times, it is more important than ever to help one\u2019s community and to make life better,\u201d said GNCC CEO Mishka Balsom. \u201cWe are pleased to honour Dr. Robin Williams this year, recognizing that the spirit which she embodies will carry us through this crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n
Introducing Williams at the event was Julie Rorison, Manager of Community Relations at Brock, who serves as Chair of the Women in Niagara Council.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery year, our International Women\u2019s Day organizers are faced with the same challenge: to choose from among the huge number of truly extraordinary women working to make our community better,\u201d Rorison said. \u201cBy celebrating women who have given so much back, we hope to shine a spotlight on the achievements of all women who are working to make their communities better.\u201d<\/p>\n
See the full video of the GNCC International Women\u2019s Day event below:<\/strong>
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