Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 5 PM to 8 PM NDT (3:30 to 6:30 PM EDT) – This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register.

Sponsor

Panel Discussion & Networking: 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership in Action

Join Pride at Work Canada in a night of networking and connection for those who are passionate about advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and creating a more inclusive work environment. The evening’s festivities will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded individuals, share their experiences, and learn from one another. Bringing together professionals, community members, and job seekers from a diversity of industries and backgrounds.

The event will include a panel discussion and lively networking reception. The panel will focus on the importance of leadership in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities influenced by the groundbreaking research Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership. Come celebrate and make a new connection.

Learning Objectives:

• Tools to support 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership
• How to promote and retain 2SLGBTQIA+ talent
• Strategies for 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders

Audience:

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Professionals & job seekers
• 2SLGBTQIA+ community members
• HR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professionals

Location:
St. John’s Convention Centre – 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s NL A1A 2A1

Schedule:

• 5 pm – Event & Registration Open
• 5:30 pm – Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion
• 7 pm – Performance: Irma Gerd
• 7:10 pm – Networking reception
• 8:00 pm – End of event

SPEAKERS

Chris Forward (he/him)
General Manager
Harvey’s Oil & Harvey’s Home Heating
[Panelist]

Gemma Hickey (they/them)
Author, activist, and Executive Director
Artforce
[Panelist]

Nikki Baldwin (they/she)
Executive Director
Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador
[Panelist]

Irma Gerd (they/them)
Canada’s Drag Race S3 & the BEAST from the East Coast of Canada
[Remarks & Performance]

Jade Pichette (they/them)
Director of Programs
Pride at Work Canada
[Moderator]

Mathieu Young (he/him, they/them)
Virtual Programs Coordinator
Pride at Work Canada
[Emcee]

Accessibility:

• Spoken language: English
• Live interpretation: Available upon request
• Closed captioning: English
• Format: hybrid, in-person event with livestream of the panel discussion
• Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to info@prideatwork.ca

About ProPride

ProPride is an innovative event series hosted by Pride at Work Canada, bringing together inclusive employers, 2SLGBTQIA+ thought leaders, and community organizations for engaging conversations, networking opportunities, panel and roundtable discussions. With a commitment to creating inclusive spaces beyond Pride celebrations, ProPride provides a dynamic environment for employees, job seekers, and community members, as well as employers committed to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Join us for access to the most relevant topics and current research, as we celebrate progress in 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership and inclusion and create a better, more inclusive future for all.

For in-person access, please register here (limited capacity).

For on-line access, please register below:

This hybrid event is free and open to all who wish to register. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to info@prideatwork.ca.