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At the DIVERSEcity x Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum earlier this month, one question asked of the panelists was, “What advice would you offer to women to grow, lead and #bloom?”![]()
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“It's important to remember where you came from because everyone starts somewhere on the career ladder,” said Marisa Espinosa, Director, Major Studies, TransLink. “Really thinking about the legacy that you can offer for future generations is important, and any opportunity that you have, you can be a leader, whether it's in your community and your profession.” ![]()
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Thank you again to Marisa for sharing your perspective at our event. ![]()
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Introducing our final three guests who are joining us for the Together Against Hate Community Forum this Saturday! ![]()
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1️⃣ Dr. Daljit Gill-Badesha, who will moderate our panel discussion, is a widely recognized social impact leader in the public sector. She has a proven track record of leading innovative, inclusive and equitable programs where policymaking and partnerships drive impactful change in Surrey and beyond. With a Doctorate in Leadership and Policy, she is an expert on power dynamics and multi-stakeholder collaboration. She serves as the fractional Executive Director for SACH - South Asian Community Hub Society and volunteers on multiple boards and advisories in the province, including as Chair of the Provincial Child Care Council and as an Advisor on BC’s Anti-Racism Data Committee. ![]()
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2️⃣ Ingrid Broussillon, who will lead an engaging group activity, is an entrepreneur, workshop facilitator, speaker and storyteller. Founder of Griottes Polyglottes Arts & EDI Society and The WoW Culture, she is passionate about bringing play & fun into all her workshops. She is a strong believer that a good laugh can create bridges between people. Her mission is to support companies with multicultural workforces to take their DEI training, conflicts resolution and team building workshops to a new level — one that is fun, engages employees and leads to more impactful outcomes. ![]()
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3️⃣ Marialejandra Reyes Valerio, who will lead a mental health check-in and reflection session, is a facilitation specialist. A passionate advocate for gender equity, Marialejandra brings a wealth of experience working with community organizations and foundations in EDI capacity building, strategic planning and leadership development. As the lead facilitator of Expansion Works, she uses holistic approaches to create inclusive spaces for meaningful connections, learning and growth. A proud Latina and woman of color entrepreneur, she brings her personal experience of forced migration from Venezuela to her work, enriching her perspective and commitment to social impact. ![]()
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Register for the forum here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-against-hate-forum-eliminating-racism-for-a-better-future-tickets-12... ![]()
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Introducing Zara Chaudry, a panelist at our Together Against Hate Community Forum happening this Saturday, March 22, 2025! ![]()
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Zara is a community leader who strives to hold space at the intersections of reciprocal community relations, lived experiences and community engagement. ![]()
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With expertise in organizational assessments, racial equity and community-based solutions, she centers on intersectionality, lived expertise and self-empowerment. As Project Manager at The Inclusion Project, she engages with non-profits, academia, government, law enforcement and grassroots organizations to facilitate community-informed approaches to inclusive change. Zara has a diverse range of experience supporting organizations such as Victoria Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, BC Muslim Association, Canadian Women & Sport, BCOHRC and more with value-based work. ![]()
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Beyond institutional spaces, Zara is deeply involved in the community, loves poetry, fitness and youth empowerment. She currently resides in gratitude on the unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, Victoria, BC.![]()
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Join the dialogue with Zara and bring new ideas and solutions to your schools and communities!![]()
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🎁 Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting door prizes!![]()
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Register for the forum here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-against-hate-forum-eliminating-racism-for-a-better-future-tickets-12... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #TogetherAgainstHate #stophate #unitedwaybc #cyberbullying #internetsafety #schools
We can’t stop reflecting on the inspiring words shared at our sold-out Women’s Leadership Forum — a space where women connected and learned from a panel of inspiring women leaders. One thought-provoking question asked the panelists what advice they would offer as we continue to grow, lead and #bloom. ![]()
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Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor said, “let's go on audaciously and take up these spaces, say what we need to say and just bring people with you. Because that's how we do it in a way that that's safe and supportive for us.” ![]()
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Thank you again to Nadine for taking part of the event. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #IWD2025 #minervabc #surreybc #newwestminster #women Minerva BC
DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre has a full new slate of online and in-person courses for April to July 2025 to get you ready for the workforce with skills, information and confidence! ![]()
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We’re also excited to introduce our new course, Essential AI Skills for the Future of Work! ![]()
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Check out the new April to July 2025 schedule at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ ![]()
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