Why Not YOU? Leveling Up in Careers & Leadership
Join IEEE WIE Hamilton on June 7, 2025, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM EST for Why Not YOU? with Dr. Georgette Zinaty. Explore leadership, equity, and career growth in engineering. Online via Google Meet.
Join us for “Why Not YOU? Leveling Up in Careers & Leadership,” an empowering virtual event hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) – Hamilton Section. This engaging session will feature Dr. Georgette Zinaty, an acclaimed leadership expert, equity advocate, and 2x TEDx speaker. Through her personal journey and professional insights, Dr. Zinaty will explore what it means to lead with purpose, promote inclusion, and build meaningful impact in engineering and beyond.
- Whether you're a student, a young professional, or an industry leader, this conversation will offer practical strategies to help you grow with confidence and clarity in your career.
Guided by the theme “Empowering the Next Generation: Leadership, Equity & Impact in Engineering,” the event will cover topics such as:
- Overcoming leadership challenges
- Fostering inclusive environments
- Job-seeking strategies
- The power of storytelling in public life.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, network, and gain inspiration to take bold steps toward their professional goals.
We look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic and inspiring conversation!
Date and Time
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- Date: 07 Jun 2025
- Time: 02:30 PM UTC to 03:59 PM UTC
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- Starts 01 June 2025 02:00 PM UTC
- Ends 07 June 2025 03:59 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Dr. Georgette Zinaty
Why Not YOU? Leveling Up in Careers & Leadership
Dr. Georgette Zinaty is Chief of Staff at Myant Corporation, an innovation-driven organization advancing science, technology, and human-centered solutions. She is also the Founder and CEO of Women Helping Empower Women (WHEW!), a global initiative committed to advancing women’s leadership and inclusion. With a career spanning corporate strategy, academic instruction, and community leadership, Dr. Zinaty is a nationally recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership.
She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration through a joint program with the Rotman School of Management and Henley Business School, alongside multiple degrees in business, science, and political studies. A professor at Western University and Rotman, she is also a frequent Forbes contributor on leadership and inclusion. Dr. Zinaty is a 2x TEDx speaker, keynote presenter at global forums including the World Diversity in Leadership Conference, and author of Why Not YOU? and Power of Us, with proceeds supporting WHEW! She has earned numerous accolades, including the CILAR Aspiring Innovator Award, Heritage Hero Award, and Inspirational Leader Award from CSPN.
Agenda
| Time (EST) | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 10:35 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Hosted by Saeed Ghaderi, Chair, IEEE WIE Hamilton Section |
| 10:35 – 10:40 AM | Introduction of Guest Speaker | A brief introduction to Dr. Georgette Zinaty |
| 10:40 – 11:20 AM | Thought Leadership Talk | Featured Talk by Dr. Georgette Zinaty |
| 11:20 – 11:30 AM | Interactive Q&A | Audience engagement and live questions |
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Closing Remarks & Networking | Final thoughts, acknowledgements, and open networking |
Hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering – Hamilton. Contact: saeed.ghaderi@ieee.org.
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