March is Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is March 8, which was the precursor to Women’s History Month. Little did I know that after moving to Canada, I would begin to focus on gender equity and equality. This is not to say that women’s rights or gender issues were not important to me prior to moving to Canada. When I … [Read more...]
Ryerson University International Women’s Day 2014: Women in Politics, Leadership & Governance
WOMEN IN POLITICS, LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE When: Friday March 7, 2014 Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Where: POD 250 (Podium Building) Please join The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in celebrating women at Ryerson University through a panel discussion and human library expose in Politics, Leadership and Governance. SCHEDULE OF … [Read more...]
Increased Gender Diversity in Military: “Not Your Father’s Army”
I work with both male and female military veterans as a psychologist at a large urban healthcare system with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Women are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. Military, as they represent 14.5% of the U.S. active duty force. This change in demographics represents an increase in the diversity of the military, and brings … [Read more...]
Women and Leadership – Doing it Her Way
March is Women’s History Month, and it is a designated time to reflect on the accomplishments of women as leaders, and how much farther we have to go. On Ryerson University’s campus we celebrated Viola Desmond Day and International Women’s Day. Both celebrations underscored how women leaders are essential to advancing the status of women in North America. Julia … [Read more...]