hEr VOLUTION’s 2021 Newsletter
hEr VOLUTION 2021 Newsletter by hEr VOLUTION
Ambassador Program Info Session: Join Us
Join us for the Ambassador 2021 Informational Webinar to learn all about hEr VOLUTION’s Ambassador Program!
- Do you want to work towards ending the gender gap for womxn in STEM?
- Are you looking for opportunities to network with professionals in STEM fields?
- Do you want to develop professional skills to help achieve career goals?
- Are you ready to build your professional network?
Join us for the Ambassador Program Info Session on December 14, 2021 and become part of the change with us!
Information shared will include what the Ambassador Program is, the benefits and opportunities gained by joining, and how to apply.
The Ambassador Program Committee will be answering any and all questions you may have to help prepare you for the application.
When is the event: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Registration required. Registered ticket holders will receive an email the day before their selected webinar date with the event access link.
Let’s keep going with the #Unselfie!
We’d like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to you for encouraging others to support us on this journey. We can’t wait to see your #unselfie online.
Did you get to post your #Unselfie yet? No worries if you didn’t, we know these things may be intimidating for so many reasons and we are here to help. We can share your support on your behalf. All you have to do is send us your #Unselfie photo with the message you’d like to share and we will share it on our social media channels on your behalf with a special thank you message. And, if you are sharing this on someone else’s behalf, be sure to let us know so we can tag them on social media and let them know in turn.
Thank you to everyone that donated, shared and supported us so far. Let’s keep the momentum going and please continue to donate, share your #Unselfie and support us unconditionally.
Thank you again!
Let the #Unselfie 2021 season begin
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. After the sales of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support charities and nonprofits. Whether it’s making a donation, volunteering time, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, GivingTuesday is a movement for everyone who wants to give something back. #GivingTuesdayCA is the Canadian version of #GivingTuesday.
How is hEr VOLUTION engaging you on #GivingTuesday this year?
For 4 weeks before GivingTuesday, starting on November 1, 2021, we encourage our supporters to help raise funds, but mostly raise awareness about the cause they care about, in this case, hEr VOLUTION. Here is how it works:
- Step 1: Download & Print the #Unselfie poster
- Step 2: Write down why you support hEr VOLUTION
- Step 3: Take a picture holding the poster (hint: get a friend to take a picture of you holding the poster)
- Step 4: Post the picture on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) telling the world why you support hEr VOLUTION using the #Unselfie & #GivingTuesdayCA hashtags and tag us at @her_volution
- Step 5: Tell your friends about this campaign and ask them to support your cause with you!
That’s it! We can’t wait to see your social media activity!
hEr VOLUTION Founder, Doina Oncel named Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2021 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners
TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2021 – hEr VOLUTION Founder and CEO, Doina Oncel was named 1 of the Top 100 Award Winners today in the Manulife Science and Technology category.
The 2021 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners list was released by Women’s Executive Network along with Presenting Partners KPMG and Mercedes-Benz Canada today, recognizing 105 outstanding women across Canada who advocate for workforce diversity and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
“When I look at this year’s winners, I see a group of radically authentic women who remind us all of what it means to stand up with courage, for themselves and those around them,” said Sherri Stevens, Owner and CEO of WXN. “By recognizing and celebrating the strength, fearlessness, resilience and heart these women demonstrate, we can inspire more of the same in generations to come.”
The Top 100 Awards span the private, public and not for profit sectors, with the winners selected by WXN’s Diversity Council of Canada.
“I am honoured to have been chosen for this year’s WXN’s Top 100 Award Winners. This win brings me hope and want to work harder to continue to inspire young women from hEr VOLUTION to follow their passion and enter careers in STEM”, said Doina Oncel, Founder and CEO at hEr VOLUTION
WXN’s Top 100 Awards Program includes a virtual two-day Leadership Summit and Gala on November 24 and 25. Visit https://wxnetwork.com/page/2021Top100AwardsProgram for event details and tickets.
For a full list of winners, please visit: https://wxnetwork.com/page/2021Top100AwardWinners
About hEr VOLUTION
hEr VOLUTION is an award-winning charitable organization providing innovative education and employment services to girls and young women in STEM. Our mission is to advance education by providing workshops and instructional seminars on topics relating to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for low income and marginalized youth with a focus on girls and young women.
About WXN
Women’s Executive Network (WXN), a member-based organization, is North America’s #1 and only organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages. WXN delivers this advancement through training, events, mentoring, networking, and award and recognition programs for members and partners. WXN operates in Canada and the U.S.
For more information, visit www.hervolution.org
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And That’s a Wrap!
And that’s a wrap on 2021’s
Phase 1 of STEMing UP
and
GO!stem 2021
Check out the amazing highlights from both our programs this summer!
STEMing UP Phase 1
We are very happy to announce that Phase 1 of the STEMing UP had been nothing short of amazing. We have had a total of 10 teams work towards solutions for 5 challenges that support a total of 3 businesses.
Program participants have learned about Business Planning and Start Up, Branding and Marketing, UX Design, AI, Quantum Computing and Dev Degree Program.
“My expectations were not just met but highly exceeded. The timings, the coaches, the trainers, the peers and the classmates were always on top of their games and whenever I had felt lost they were all willing to help me.”
We are looking forward to Phase 2 when the participants will come together to complete their projects and to share that with you.
GO!stem 2021
Although we changed the GO!stem Program this year we were happily surprised to see the positive outcome and support form industry professionals. Check out the GO!stem Playbook that recaps the amazing adventures and learnings from the program below: