Join the Movement: Elevate Women’s Leadership with Women for Nature

Join us in an inspiring movement that brings together professional women across Canada, united by a shared passion for nature. Women for Nature is not just an initiative; it’s a commitment to empowering the next generation of young women leaders dedicated to nature conservation through mentorship.

By contributing to Women for Nature, you are directly helping to mentor and equip young women poised to lead transformative change in conservation. Discover our Young Nature Leaders and find out how your support can shape their future and amplify their impact on our planet.

Women for Nature Mentorship Webinars: Building Leadership in Conservation

As part of our mission to cultivate leadership in conservation, we proudly present a dynamic webinar series designed to connect emerging leaders with seasoned mentors. These sessions provide invaluable tools and insights that inspire confidence and foster growth in the conservation field. Your partnership can help us elevate these future leaders and ensure a vibrant, sustainable Canada for generations to come. Together, let’s create a legacy of empowered women making a difference!

Webinar Highlights:

Panelists:

• Supriya Verma (Chief Sustainability Officer, Belnor Engineering/ Founder SustainabilityX)
• Sharolyn Vettese (Environmental Entrepreneur, Founder of Wind Simplicity, Energy Conservation Consultant)
• Michèle Andrews (Educator, Founder of DoorNumberOne.org)
• Miriam Mathew (Senior Consultant, Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Policy)

Moderator:

• Christy Pettit, CEO Pollinate Networks

Join these leaders as they share powerful strategies for transforming climate anxiety into purposeful action. This session offers practical insights on resilience, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and leading with confidence.

Panelists:

• Steffanie Warriner (Environmental sustainability and strategic planning leader)
• Maxine Patenaude (Marketing and Engagement Professional, Board Ecology Ottawa, Founder Dehors Ensemble)
• Sabah Hussain (Founder of Federation of Women Empowerment & Support, Executive Advisor)

Moderator:

• Nora Livingstone, Women for Nature member, Steering Committee

This session is designed for emerging leaders who are ready to grow in their influence, mobilize others around a shared purpose, and create meaningful impact for nature at any stage of their journey.

A warm thank you to our generous supporters:

We are deeply grateful to the Lawson Foundation, RW&CO., Women for Nature donors, and Pollinate Networks for their support in making this initiative possible. We cherish working alongside our dedicated partners, fostering a shared commitment to protect and restore nature and inspire future nature leaders.

Catch up on previous webinars:

• Breaking Barriers to Negotiating (February 2025)
• Developing Career through Mentorship (December 2024)
• Leading in Conservation & Nature (August 2021)
• Collaborations & Partnerships (June 2021)
• Career Planning (May 2021)
• Networking for Success (July 2019)
• Leading with Confidence (June 2019)
• Most Important Lessons (May 2019)

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