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Feb. 20, 2025
For Immediate Release

·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ and the International Women’s Forum’s eighth annual International Women’s Day luncheon will feature a panel of ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ women who are working at the forefront of community-based health solutions in Canada.

The event will take place on March 5 at Bingeman’s Conference Centre in Kitchener.

Shaping the Future of Health and Wellness Through Community-based Approaches features Canada Research Chair and ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ associate professor, Melody Morton Ninomiya, a researcher, educator and mediator in Indigenous health and wellness and community-based health; ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ associate professor, Josephine McMurray, a researcher in technology and aging and regional health innovation; and Mary Ajayi, sexual health educator at in Waterloo Region. All panelists are also alumnae of ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨.

The panel will be moderated by Ellyn Winters-Robinson, president and CMO of Ignition Communications, founder of AskEllyn, and a member of the Waterloo chapter of the International Women’s Forum.

“The International Women’s Day luncheon is a powerful opportunity to celebrate ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ faculty, students and alumnae who are making meaningful impact in our communities,” said Deborah MacLatchy, ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨’s president and vice-chancellor. “With health care systems facing significant challenges, the work of our panelists is more important than ever. I am incredibly proud of these ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ and community-engaged women who are driving innovative solutions to improve health and wellness outcomes for so many.”

Event details:

• Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Bingeman’s Embassy Room, Kitchener
• Cost: $55 ($440 for a table of eight) includes a plated lunch
• (on sale until Feb. 26)