Hands up high to show you're in
A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions — all day, every day.
We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world. From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge.
Join WTS Toronto for a virtual morning coffee date as we celebrate International Women’s Day and share stories of challenge and success.
We are excited that our IWD program will include time for you to connect with other attendees! After our keynote session and moderated discussion, attendees will be split into breakout rooms to discuss the program and make your own #choosetochallenge commitments.
Keynote Speaker:
Leslie Woo
CEO, Civic Action
Moderator:
Susan Reed Tanaka
Former Chief Capital Officer, TTC
Monday, March 8th, 2021
7:30-9:00 am EST
Members: $15 | Non-members: $25
All proceeds will be donated to the WTS Canadian Education Foundation
Leslie Woo CRE®
Leslie is a respected leader with over 25 years of experience building sustainable communities and shaping urban development in Canada’s fastest-growing urban region, greater Toronto.
She assumed the role of CEO at CivicAction in September 2020. As a premier civic engagement organization that convenes established and rising leaders from all sectors, backgrounds and experiences, CivicAction catalyzes actions and impactful solutions to address pressing challenges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and beyond.
Susan Reed Tanaka, OAA
Recently retired in 2020, Susan has more than 30 years of progressive experience in the design and construction management of the TTC’s transit infrastructure including many of the system's largest multidisciplinary projects.
In her role as Chief Capital Officer, she was responsible for developing, improving and expanding the TTC network and was accountable for providing the safe, accessible, on-time, on-budget delivery of capital projects. Her previous roles at the TTC have included Head of Engineering, Construction Manager and Chief Project Manager.