Give to Gain: The Real Work of Moving Women to Rise

Give to Gain: The Real Work of Moving Women to Rise

This International Women’s Day event brings together leaders who have not only climbed, but actively helped others rise. Through candid conversations and real-world stories, our panelists will share the lived experiences that shaped their careers - how mentorship, sponsorship, and intentional advocacy opened doors, shifted trajectories, and changed what felt possible. “Give to Gain” invites us to look beyond theory and into the practical, everyday actions that move women forward in meaningful ways. Together, we’ll explore what real support looks like inside workplaces, industries, and communities - and how each of us can play a role in building pathways for women to rise.

Our panelists bring distinct and complementary perspectives shaped by their leadership paths and lived experience:

• Gayle Grout, Executive Director, Health Data Coalition of BC, brings experience leading at the intersection of health, data, and technology. Her…