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Women In Leadership

Join the Movement: Elevate Women’s Leadership with Women for Nature

Join us in an inspiring movement that brings together professional women across Canada, united by a shared passion for nature. Women for Nature is not just an initiative; it’s a commitment to empowering the next generation of young women leaders dedicated to nature conservation through mentorship.

By contributing to Women for Nature, you are directly helping to mentor and equip young women poised to lead transformative change in conservation. Discover our Young Nature Leaders and find out how your support can shape their future and amplify their impact on our planet.

Women for Nature Mentorship Webinars: Building Leadership in Conservation

As part of our mission to cultivate leadership in conservation, we proudly present a dynamic webinar series designed to connect emerging leaders with seasoned mentors. These sessions provide invaluable tools and insights that inspire confidence and foster growth in the conservation field. Your partnership can help us elevate these future leaders and ensure a vibrant, sustainable Canada for generations to come. Together, let’s create a legacy of empowered women making a difference!

Webinar Highlights:

Developing Career through Mentorship

“Being ready is a decision not a feeling. You need to have courage but try something new to learn from it. It is a decision to go for something new.” — Dawn Carr

Panelists:

  • Dawn Carr (Director of Strategic Conservation, NCC)
  • Supriya Verma (Chief Sustainability Officer, Belnor Engineering/ Founder SustainabilityX)
  • Rebecca Clapperton Law (Executive Director, NatureKidsBC)

Moderator:

  • Christy Pettit, CEO Pollinate Networks
  • Nora Livingstone, Women for Nature member, Steering Committee

Join these leaders as they share powerful strategies for confidence. This session offers invaluable lessons in career development.

Breaking Barriers to Negotiation

“When there are barriers you need to know who you are negotiating with, be open to their perspectives, actively listen to what they are saying and find common ground have allies that support what you are negotiating for.” — Shirley Chan

Panelists:

  • Eleanor Fast: Executive Director of Everywoman’s Health Centre
  • Patricia Koval: Retired Lawyer at Torys LLP
  • Shirley Chan: Retired Community leader/ corporate & non-profit Board Director

Learn how to negotiate effectively that can propel your career and amplify your impact.


A warm thank you to our generous supporters:

We are deeply grateful to RW&CO., Women for Nature donors, and Pollinate Networks for their support in making this initiative possible. We cherish working alongside our dedicated partners, fostering a shared commitment to protect and restore nature and inspire future nature leaders.


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