Women in Leadership

Six women on a panel speaking to an audience in a classroom.

Leadership with a Female Perspective, a panel discussion co-hosted by Women in Leadership and the Office of People and Culture, was open to all members of the Brock community. From left to right are panelists Dr. Tapo Chimbganda, Monique Beauregard, Sandra Della Porta and Deborah Rosati (BAdmin ’84), with moderators Ingrid Makus and Samantha Vandermolen. Learn more about the event and speakers.

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!)

Join us for a presentation by Janelle Joseph, Associate Professor of Health Sciences and Sport Management and Tier 1 CRC in Racial Justice Health and Sport.

In Embodied Leadership, Dr. Joseph will discuss what it means to be an embodied leader. How do we listen to, notice, and become aware of what information and knowledge our bodies hold? She will share research on, and activities we can engage for, using the body to make decisions, speak up, and lead so others will follow.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Meeting ID: 297 062 170 484 209

Passcode: rP2gw7QR

Please hold this time in your calendars to join us for a conversation with Diana Huson (BA ’11, MA ’13, MBA ’17), recent recipient of the 2026 Brock Distinguished Alumni Award.

Diana’s wide-ranging career trajectory includes education, government, community service and organizational leadership.

Her experiences in politics inspired her to establish Niagara Region’s first Women’s Advisory Committee, expand the Seat at the Table initiative. She also founded Equal Voice Niagara, dedicated to increasing the representation of women at all levels of government in Canada.

Additional details and login information to come!

Sessions are added 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 for details and login information.

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