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This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from accomplished women who have navigated the challenges and triumphs of leadership.In a candid and intimate setting, three of VanWIT founding members will share their personal stories, highlighting the lessons they learned along the way—the good, the bad, and the ugly.

This is not just about success, but also about the resilience and growth that come from facing obstacles head-on.

**Inspiring Stories**: Real-life experiences that reveal the complexities of leadership and the power of perseverance.

**Interactive Discussions**: Engage in meaningful conversations and Q&A where you can seek advice and insights directly from our speakers.

**Networking Opportunities**: Connect with like-minded women who share your passion for leadership and personal growth.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this event is designed to provide you with valuable takeaways that you can apply in your own journey. Together, let’s learn from each other and create a supportive community that champions women in leadership.

http://eecoswitch.com/wp-2019.php About our guest panel

Joanne Hausch

Joanne is a founding member and former president of VanWIT. In her 30 year career with a Big Four accounting firm, she provided tax and business advice to technology startups and their founders Her expertise in government funding programs, stock options, corporate structuring and governance helped launch companies and promoted entrepreneurship. She is committed to advancing women in the workplace, particularly in the technology sector.After retiring in 2017, Joanne started a new career as a corporate director, author, teacher and grandmother. She is a volunteer advisor with Catalyst+, formerly known as Canadian Executive Services Overseas. She also returned to her musical roots and plays in community orchestras. She and her husband Les are restoring an 80 year old log cabin in the woods.

Catherine Aczél Boivie, PhD, ICD.D

A senior executive, CEO, Board Chair/Board member, Dr. Boivie has led the advancement of the strategic value of information technology as a business enabler at Vancity Credit Union, Pacific Blue Cross and CAA British Columbia. She is the CEO of Strategic Technology Leadership Corporation (STLC) that specializes in advisory services to boards on IT governance and the strategic use of technology. Active in her community, she is a Board Director for several boards including the BC Real Estate Association, Canada Foundation for Innovation, General Insurance OmbudService (GIO) and on the Board of Governors of British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).

Maryam Zargar

Maryam Zargar is a partner at Miller Thomson, leading the Corporate Group in Vancouver. Maryam focuses her practice on corporate transactions across various industries, domestically and internationally, as well as commercial and strategic advice with focus on the technology and retail sectors. Maryam’s personalized approach makes her a trusted advisor, emphasizing client success.

Maryam has significant experience serving on boards of corporations and non-profits, in additional to building and growing a business as an entrepreneur, founding a successful boutique law firm. Her broad experience strengthens her commitment to her clients’ businesses. She excels in negotiations during transactions, structuring and advising on financing, and M&A, priding herself on providing tailored solutions and being a strong advocate for her clients.Maryam frequently presents on emerging trends and global issues in M&A, Tech, retail and fashion, sharing her practical and academic depth to help businesses and their advisors navigate through legal issues towards successful growth and operations.

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Your ticket price includes:

• Admission to the event
• Refreshments

Event Schedule Location: Miller Thomson Offices – 700 West Georgia Street – Suite 2200

• 6:00pm – 6:30pm: Networking and refreshments
• 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Panel discussion
• 7:30pm – 8:00pm: Networking

We are grateful to our sponsor Miller Thomson for hosting this event.

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Feeling sometimes overwhelmed by the fast pace of your life?

Struggling to balance your career ambitions with your personal well-being?

Dreaming of achieving your professional goals while maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

You’re not alone!

Join us for a transformative session that will focus on the importance of nurturing both mind and body to achieve your goals. With the brand new year ahead of us, this is the perfect time to set your intentions for the next 12 months and fuel them with a renewed energy generated by a slow-flow yoga session coupled with breath-work and guided meditation.

This event will begin with a grounding breathwork exercise to reduce stress and enhance focus and clarity, followed by a restorative yoga flow to relax your mind and body. To conclude, you will be guided through a meditation that will leave you feeling refreshed, empowered, and ready to embrace the year ahead with purpose and balance.

Why should you attend?

• Support your well-being: Discover how prioritizing self-care can enhance your performance and creativity in your career.
• Cultivate resilience: Learn techniques to manage stress and maintain energy in high-pressure environments.
• Start your year from a place of calm: turn out the external noises and tune into yourself.

What to bring:

• Comfortable yoga clothes
• Your yoga mat
• One personal and one professional goal for 2025 written on a piece of paper or your phone.

About our facilitator Steluta Leu

Steluta Leu is a seasoned tech sales expert, accomplished life coach, and certified yoga and mindfulness teacher. With over two decades of experience across multiple continents, she has held various sales leadership roles while pursuing her passion for health and the mind-body connection.

Steluta has a holistic approach to life and strongly believes that mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and spirituality are tools to support growth and well-being. Her transformative classes, workshops, and programs have empowered countless individuals to manage their minds, nurture their bodies, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Thank you to our Sponsor, Microsoft Canada

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Your ticket price includes:

• Admission to the event
• Refreshments

Connect with women in the industry that can help you build your career. Let’s meet together and help establish Vancouver as a wonderful tech community for women.

Event Schedule Location: 155 Water Street, Vancouver

• 6:00pm – 6:30pm: Welcome and refreshments
• 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Session
• 7:30pm – 8:00pm: Refreshments

About VanWIT

• VanWIT is a non-profit society founded in 2016 by a group of professional women with a passion for helping other women grow and advance in the technology sector
• VanWIT supports the creation of opportunities for women at all career stages (students through seasoned professionals)
• VanWIT hosts events featuring dynamic and knowledgeable women and men in our tech community for networking, education and inspiration

Interest in VanWIT activities has been incredibly positive, affirming our belief that there is a strong need for a community in which Women in Technology can connect and thrive.

People of all genders who support VanWIT’s mission and share our values are welcome to engage with the society.

You can find more information about VanWIT at http://vanwit.ca.