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Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta will reflect on a year of challenges and triumphs at their annual Women of Inspiration event, which will be held online, next month.
Nanase Tonda, executive director of Girls Inc., said it was important the event continue despite the pandemic. COVID-19 has highlighted many gender-specific issues facing women, she said, and this event will raise awareness of those issues.
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“When it comes to systemic gaps and equity issues, not everybody is on the same boat even though they are under the same weather,” said Tonda. “It’s been frustrating to witness these gaps deepen over the last year.”
By Steph Seidel
Jan 15, 2021 9:59 PM
Top Left: Nanase Tonda, Executive Director, Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta. Top Right: Jenna Hamilton, Communications and Fund Development Lead, Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta. Bottom Left: Shreeya Patel, Women of Inspiration Nominee. Bottom Right: Leanne Hawco, Communications Specialist, Bouchier.
The final nominee is being named for the Girls Inc of Northern Alberta Women of Inspiration Series.
Shreeya Patel will be honored virtually on March 8 with four other nominees.
The 18-year-old is the leader of the general assembly for the Mayor’s Advisory Council On Youth, helped launch Fort McMurray’s first Youth and Health Conference, and is an advocate for empowering girls in leadership and STEM.