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The event is free or by-donation. PIE appreciates your support!
About this event
Pride in Engineering (PIE) presents Building Inclusive Futures: A Panel & Networking Event for 2SLGBTQIA+ Professionals in Engineering.
Pride in Engineering is a non-profit organization based in Edmonton, with a mission to inspire, support, and connect 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering. This panel & networking event, titled Building Inclusive Futures, is hosted by Pride in Engineering and sponsored by Matrix Solutions Inc., a Montrose Environmental Company. Building Inclusive Futures aims to highlight the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering, foster connections within members and allies of the community, and provide allies with valuable insights into the queer engineering experience and their role in promoting inclusivity in the field.
This free (or by donation) event will be held at the Fred Pheasey Commons (DICE 8th Floor) at the University of Alberta on September 26, 2024 at 6 pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The event is open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in engineering and adjacent fields and all allies who wish to learn more about the queer experience in engineering and are curious about their role supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ members in the workplace.
Pride in Engineering is incredibly grateful to Matrix Solutions, a Montrose Environmental Company, for their generous sponsorship of Building Inclusive Futures. Thanks to their support, PIE can create more spaces that celebrate diversity, foster inclusivity, and connect 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering.
Matrix is committed to making the engineering field more inclusive, and their support empowers us to continue our mission of inspiring, supporting, and connecting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We couldn't do this without you!
Visit their website to learn more about their company: https://www.matrix-solutions.com/
Event Itinerary:
6:00 to 6:30 pm - | Registration | Networking | Refreshments
6:30 to 8:00 pm - Panel Discussion
8:00 to 9:00 pm - Networking
Panelists
KEVIN SEASONS
P.Eng (He/him)
Hydrotechnical Engineer, Team Lead @ Matrix Solutions
Labels: Bi
Kevin is a professional engineer (P.Eng.) and hydrotechnical engineer, currently serving as a team lead at Matrix Solutions, where he has worked since 2017. His expertise spans the hydrotechnical design of bridges, infrastructure crossings of watercourses, flood protection and remediation projects, creek restorations, and natural channel design across Alberta and British Columbia. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys mountain biking, skiing, playing squash, and reading.
MARNI PANAS
BHAdmn, CCIP (She/her)
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion @ ATCO
Labels: Queer, Trans, Lesbian
Marni Panas is the Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ATCO. She has dedicated her career to creating safer, more welcoming, and inclusive workplaces and communities. She holds a degree in Health Administration and a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional designation. Marni is the Chair of the Board of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
JOCELYN BARTOLOME
EIT (She/her)
Recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering @ University of Alberta
Labels: Lesbian, Queer
Jocelyn is a new graduate from the University of Alberta's Mechanical Engineering program. From 2020-2022, she was president of Diversity in Engineering (DivE), a student group that advocates for the retention, inclusion, and interests of marginalized groups in engineering. While she continues to navigate her job search, she actively contributes her time to the Tigers Skate Club, where she volunteers to support and empower women and gender minorities in skateboarding.
ANJUM MULLICK
M.Sc., P.Eng (She/her/elle)
Environmental Engineer, Leader, and Board Member @ Engineers Canada
Labels: Ally, Advocate
Anjum is an environmental engineer and executive leader with twenty-five years of experience in the private, public, and start-up sectors. She is also a board member with Engineers Canada. Anjum is motivated by purpose and impact. She is passionate about EDI and has been recognized for her advocacy by being awarded the APEGA Summit Award for Women in Engineering and Geoscience Champion, and the Stars of Alberta Award for Breaking Barriers in Gender Diversity. In her spare time, Anjum enjoys traveling, watching horror movies and spending time with her spouse and her 16-year-old daughter.
Moderator
IDARA EFFIOM
(She/her)
Mentorships Manager at CGLCC
Idara, Mentorships Manager at CGLCC, brings over 6 years of experience in post-secondary and nonprofit sectors, specializing in people development and project management. She supports youth, entrepreneurs, and minority communities through internships and business development programs, and engages in black-led research at the University of Alberta. Additionally, Idara advocates for upward economic mobility for queer and black entrepreneurs and students through targeted community initiatives.
Tickets
The event is free or by-donation. PIE appreciates your support!
About PIE
Pride in Engineering is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals in engineering. All proceeds from this event will go to supporting Pride in Engineering's initiatives to continue to build and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ engineering community.
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