Women in Leadership

six women of various ages and ethnicities stand together smiling

MISSION

Women in Leadership is committed to supporting and advancing persons who identify as women to achieve and succeed in leadership.

Deborah Rosati WIL Mentorship Program

Creating meaningful connections across the campus and beyond!

Are you interested in participating?
Potential mentors and mentees are encouraged to apply.

Upcoming meetings (mark your calendars!)

Sessions are added to this list as speakers and dates are confirmed. Please check back often or join the Women in Leadership channel on MS Teams to hear about upcoming sessions.

WIL meetings are currently being held virtually. Click on the event below for details and login information.

Speaker: Cathy van Ingen, Professor of Kinesiology

Cathy describes herself as a scholar-activist whose research examines the relationship between sport, inequality, and social change. For two decades, her work has been at the forefront of trauma- and violence-informed sport research.  

Recently, she earned her Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media and completed her first short documentary film: What Ales Us? (2024) explores what happens to two women who battled gender-based abuse in Canada’s craft beer industry.  

The award-winning documentary will be screened as part of Cathy’s presentation. [Content warning: sexual harassment] 

Link to join on Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 286 467 529 089 Passcode: h8Tv7N


Dial in by phone

+1 289-273-8065,,992278721# Canada, St Catharines

(888) 862-4985,,992278721# Canada (Toll-free)

Phone conference ID: 992 278 721#

Speaker: Arja Vainio-Mattila, Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Arja joined Brock University in July, bringing with her nearly 30 years of experience in institutional development and global leadership. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Turku, Finland, a Master of Philosophy in Geography from the School of Oriental and African Studies in the U.K., and a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Geography from University College London.

Space is limited. Please use this link to register.

Missed a WIL session?

From mentorship to motherhood, from trans inclusion to affordable housing, WIL meetings have covered a range of relevant topics for women and allies alike. Look for the video icon to see available recordings.

Do you have an idea for a future topic or presenter?

Click here to submit your suggestion!

or email Jeannie Mackintosh

Looking for volunteer opportunities?

Click here for a list of volunteer opportunities compiled by WIL members.

ABOUT THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Learn the history of this initiative

In the beginning was SWAAC
Bringing the energy to Niagara
Expanding within Brock University

ANNUAL REPORT

Background, Goals, Accomplishments and Next Steps

Presented January 2020