McGill Women in Leadership Students' Association

🎓Experiences in Graduate Schools & McGill
Career Services (CaPS) Workshop is being sponsored by The Princeton Review!

📝 The Princeton Review offers online test preparation for SAT, ACT and graduate school entrance exams.

🏆 Attendees at out event will receive exclusive discounts on the Princeton Review's services!

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 15th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
* Location: MacBain Arts Building, Room 260
* Register for FREE using the link in our Instagram bio!

Are you considering graduate school? Whether you're exploring further education or curious about the application process, join us for an insightful conversation with three graduate school students from different areas, and a workshop hosted by Jan Bottomer, a seasoned Career Advisor from CaPS.

Register now for our mentorship program with the link in our bio!
Are you a female or non-binary student ready to take your academic journey to the next level? Step into a world of opportunities with McGill’s Women in Leadership Mentorship Program, a space to connect with seasoned female professionals from various fields, who will provide guidance and help ignite your aspirations! Register today for McGill Women in Leadership's professional mentorship program and embark on a journey of personal growth, skill development, and endless opportunities.

Requirements:
-Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in McGill University for the 2023-2024 academic year
-Must not be going on exchange during the Winter 2024 semester
- Must be female-identifying or non gender-conforming
The McGill Women in Leadership Mentorship Program is a highly enriching and beneficial experience for personal and professional development, and requires a time commitment from mentees seeking to participate in the program. For questions about the application process or the program, please contact [email protected]

📸 Professional Headshots Fundraising Event

🗓️ Sunday, November 5th, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Outside MacBain Arts Building

- Limited Spots! Sign up for ONE 10-minute time slot with the link in our bio.

💲 Cost: $5 per person
- Payment Options: E-transfer $5 to [email protected] (auto-deposit transfers only)
- Pay $5 in cash upon arrival

🌟 All Proceeds Will Be Donated to Petites Mains, a charity supporting immigrant women in Quebec

Your contribution makes a difference!
Join us for a picture-perfect opportunity to update your professional headshot while giving back to a wonderful cause. Don't miss this chance to support Petites Mains and enhance your personal brand!

THEME: "Women Through the Ages"
🗓️ WHEN: Friday November 3rd, at 6:00 PM
📍WHERE: Gerts Bar (3480 Rue McTavish, Montréal, QC H3A 1X9, Canada)
🎟️ TICKETS: Sign up individually for $5 or as a group of 5 people for $20. Your
ticket payment will go towards a drink for the event. Free agents will be added to a group!
🚺 OUTREACH: Proceeds from the event will be donated to Montreal's South Asian Women's Centre.
🏆PRIZE: The winning team will receive TWO free pitchers!

👉 Get your tickets with the link in our bio!

Join MWIL for an entertaining night of "Women Through the Ages" Trivia at Gerts Bar! Participating individuals will have the opportunity to receive deals and discounts on alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, while registered groups will each receive a free pitcher. The winning individual/group will receive a grand prize of TWO free pitchers! And it gets better: the proceeds from the event will be donated to Montreal's South Asian Women's Centre. We can't wait to see you on Friday!

Introducing our Women in Technology Panel Speakers

Audrey Sedal:

Audrey Sedal is a mechanical engineering research assistant Professor at McGill University. She completed a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Master's and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Sedal's research focuses on robotics, soft robotics, experimental mechanics, design optimization, and machine learning for robotics. Soft robots, constructed from pliable and compliant materials, have potential applications in diverse industries, promising both safety and adaptability. Dr. Sedal's work bridges the gap between robotics, solid mechanics, optimization, and machine learning. She combines experimental and theoretical methods to investigate and develop continuous robotic systems that are compliant and adaptable. Her projects include the development of biodegradable, eco-friendly materials for soft robots and the creation of computational models to predict the behaviour of robots made from materials with different "clocks." These models enable safer and more efficient interactions between soft robots and their environment.

REGISTER FOR THE PANEL WITH THE LINK IN OUR BIO!

Introducing our Women in Technology Panel Speakers

Megan McNeil

Megan combines her passion for delightful user experiences and innovative technologies in her role as Product Manager for Sama’s 2D image and video data labelling solutions. With 8 years of digital product development experience under her belt, Megan is well-versed in end-to-end product development implementation in both B2C and B2B enterprises with SaaS and custom solutions.

Megan is a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Systems Design Engineering program with a specialization in user-centred design and product design process. She also has an MBA from HEC Montréal.

REGISTER FOR THE PANEL WITH THE LINK IN OUR BIO!

Introducing our Women in Technology Panel Speakers

Mariam Jabara

Mariam is in her final semester of her Master’s at McGill University, studying the applications of machine learning in the early detection of type 2 diabetes. Prior to this, she studied Biomedical Science with a minor in Computer Science at the University of Ottawa. Her journey in tech began in 2017 — while working part-time at Apple, she witnessed the impact technology had on a consumer level, especially in healthcare, and was especially moved by the freedom and peace of mind it afforded its users. After taking an introductory course in Python, she was sold and decided to pursue the field and explore how she could blend her background in Biomedical Science with Computer Science. Moving forward, she interned at companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, and Google, and worked on research projects in the fields of computational neuroscience, deep learning, and digital signal processing. Her journey has inspired her to make knowledge of programming and technology as a whole more accessible, and the field itself more diverse and inclusive.

REGISTER FOR THE PANEL WITH THE LINK IN OUR BIO!

👩🏾‍💻Women in Technology Panel by McGill Women in Leadership

🤖 Friday, October 27th, 6:00-7:30 PM

📍 CLUB LOUNGE: ROOM 401, 4TH FLOOR,
UNIVERSITY CENTRE (3480 MCTAVISH STREET)

🤖 FREE event: Sign up with the link in our bio!

Join us for the 'Women in Technology Panel,' where remarkable women tech. leaders will share their personal journeys, and discuss diversity, entrepreneurship, and the impact of AI in the tech industry. Gain insights into recent innovations, the future of tech, and receive valuable advice to excel in this dynamic field. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with visionary leaders shaping the future of technology!

Our amazing speakers will be announced soon, as well as the structure of the event. Keep an eye out on our social media and don’t forget to register! Spots are limited.

See you next friday!

MWIL BAGEL SALE FUNDRAISER

Start your day off on a delicious note and support McGill Women in Leadership! 

Join us at the Leacock building on Wednesday, March 8th from 10 AM to 4 PM for our bagel sale fundraiser. We will be serving a variety of bagels, bagel sandwiches, cream cheese spreads, cookies, and juices - all provided by our amazing partner, La Fabrique de bagel. 

MENU

🥯Bagel sandwiches

Prosciutto
Chicken pesto
Salmon avocado
Classic salmon
Mushroom goat cheese
Tomato bocconcini
Brie

🥯Bagels

Sesame bagel
Everything bagel
Double chocolate bagel
Cinnamon raisin bagel

🥯Spreads

Regular cream cheese
Garlic herbs cream cheese
Pesto cream cheese
Jalapeño cream cheese

🥯Extras

Cookies
Juices

Don't miss out on the perfect breakfast and lunch break in between classes, see you there!

💡MWIL’s inspiring woman of the week series:
Introducing Joanna Griffiths, the founder and CEO of who is breaking down barriers for women.
Read more to find out how she made the largest exit by a female founder in Canadian History →

Women in consulting alert!
Interested in learning more about a career in consulting? Perhaps at a successful global firm?
McGill x Women@BCG event is for you!
During this event, attendees will have the amazing opportunity to get more insight on the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and in particular, women at BCG, through a panel followed by a networking session with their consultants.
In addition to the opportunity to hear from amazing panelists and establish great connections, this event will allow you to experience the luxurious setting of the Omni Hotel while enjoying great food.
This event is focused on helping women across McGill to learn about navigating the business world. To ensure it helps as many women out there, we ask that you bring a friend with you! Please make sure they sign up as well! Join us in your best business attire on February 16th, from 6-9PM at the Omni Hotel on Sherbrooke. Sign up fast before spots fill up.
Note: this event includes feminine-identifying gender minorities, trans women, cis women, and feminine-aligned nonbinary people
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: February 14th, 2023 5pm
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us :
National Organization for Business and Engineering (NOBE) - [email protected]
Promoting Opportunities for Women in Engineering (POWE) - [email protected]
Desautels Women in Business - [email protected]
McGill Women in Leadership - [email protected]

🧘‍♀️ Need a relaxing time as midterm season is around the corner?

Join us at the Innocere Yoga studio for a hot yoga class on Saturday, February 18th, from 2-3 PM! It's the perfect opportunity to take care of your mind and body.

The class costs $10 which will be paid at the door before the event (cash only).

There are only 25 spots available so
don't miss out on this opportunity and register now with the link in our instagram bio!

Hope to see you there!

When: February 18th, (Saturday), 2-3PM
Where: Innocere Yoga studio: 160 Rue Prince-Arthur E Montréal, QC H2X 1B
How: Sign up with the link in our bio, bring $10 in cash!

It's important to be aware of the mental health services provided to Mcgill students, especially during the winter semester. As a Mcgill student, you also have access to free subscriptions that can assist you in your academic journey. These include Calm (meditation app), Udemy (online platform with several courses), and Grammarly (writing support) free subscriptions. Make sure you check these out and share the information with your friends and classmates!

Thank you so much for attending MWIL's self-defense class last Saturday. Your continuous support and attendance at our events is what allows for our exciting initiatives and charitable donations! We couldn't be happier to announce that we have donated $170 to the Montreal non-profit organization Women On The Rise!

Shoutout to MWIL's outreach portfolio for organizing this amazing event. Make sure to keep an eye out for our next upcoming initiatives!

Join MWIL for a self-defence class on Saturday, January 21st at 12:30 PM at MKM Canada - Krav Maga! Self-defense classes help prevent women from becoming victims of an attack while developing empowerment & self-confidence.

Tickets are $10 and can be paid for by cash or e-transfer on-site: There are only 25 spots available and All proceeds from the class will be donated to the Montreal non-profit organization Women on the Rise.

The address is: 279 Sherbrooke St W Suite 315, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Y2

Don't miss out on the opportunity of learning crucial skills while supporting a great cause! There are only 25 spots available so register now through the link in our bio!

Excited to see you there!

Interested in gaining valuable insights on navigating personal finances from an industry professional? Join MWIL at our Workshop Finance & Future: Investing in Yourself!

This workshop will be an interactive environment for students to learn about financial literacy and career development, relevant topics as students plan for life after graduation. Our speaker Kristyn Oleskewycz is the COO at Recruit Action. She is also a financial literacy advocate passionate about helping women gain knowledge to better manage their money, retire earlier & create a clear & easy plan for building their wealth in the long term.

⭐The workshop is FREE of cost and will be held on Thursday, January 19th at 6:30 pm in the Madeleine Parent Room - 2nd floor at the University Centre (3480 Rue McTavish).

Spots are limited, so register for the event through the link in our bio for FREE and invite your friends!

Expect a fun environment where collaboration and engagement are more than welcome! We can’t wait to see you there!

💡 We're happy to introduce MWIL's inspiring women series! We will be posting a summary of the achievements and impact of inspiring women that have fought for equality and positive change.

Our first inspiring women of the series is Amanda N. Nguyen - a social entrepreneur, civil rights activist, and the CEO and founder of Rise, a non-governmental civil rights organization.

We encourage you to learn more about Amanda's work on her website: https://www.amanda.website

Just in case you haven’t read enough this semester, here are MWILs 6 book suggestions for the Holidays✨
What are you reading over the break?
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Come to our TIMBIT sale tomorrow at the McConnell Engineering building hallway from 12-4PM!! Grab a snack between classes to support MWIL's future events and initiatives! Get 5 timbits for $3 and raffle tickets 🎟 for $2. See you there!! 💓

Thank you so much for coming to our professional headshots event!! Your continuous support and attendance in our initiatives and events is what allows MWIL to continue to support amazing Montreal based charities such as Centre des Femmes.

🧘‍♀️Need a relaxing time during finals season?
Join us at the Innocere Yoga studio for a hot yoga class on Saturday, December 3rd from 2-3 PM!
It's the perfect opportunity to take care of your mind and body during this stressful time, and for an amazing cause: all proceeds will go to the Native Women's shelter of Montreal!

The class costs $10 which will be paid at the door before the event (cash only). There are only 25 spots available so don't miss out on this opportunity and register now with the link in our instagram bio! Hope to see you there!

When: December 3rd (Saturday), 2-3PM
Where: Innocere Yoga studio: 160 Rue Prince-Arthur E, Montréal, QC H2X 1B
How: Sign up with the link in our bio, bring $10 in cash!

We want to thank all of our general members, directors, and executives for attending MWIL's first event of the year! It was amazing to see such a good turnout and discuss our future projects for the rest of the year.

Hello everyone!
MWIL is organizing an affordable photography session for students needing professional portraits of themselves (for LinkedIn, CVs, etc.).
The session will take place on November 27th from 12 to 2pm in the Arts Building. Photos cost 5$ in cash and the proceeds will be donated to the Centre des Femmes de Montréal - Women’s Center of Montreal (https://centredesfemmesdemtl.org/).
Share this with your friends and register through the link in our bio :)
Don’t forget to bring cash!
See you there,
The MWIL Team

Introducing our VP Outreach: Albane is super stoked to be on MWIL’s executive board this year, serving as the VP Outreach. She is in her third year at McGill, double majoring in Political Science and International Development. She is from France, and has also lived in the US for over half of her life. After being on the Outreach Portfolio last year as a Director, she fell in love with MWIL’s mission to empower women on campus and in the Montreal community. Being head of the Outreach portion of the club means that Albane gets to interact with the greater Montreal community, by working with women charities. As well, she loves the fact that MWIL is a club that has women from all of the faculties at McGill, as she believes that it provides the team with a more overarching interesting and wide-ranging dynamic. She has met great people from being a part of this club on campus, and has benefited both personally and professionally from this experience, and hopes MWIL members will too! You can find her running up Mont Royal when she is not on campus studying or trying (as best as she can!) to manage her busy schedule!

ntroducing our VP Sponsorship: Abbey Kaminker is a fourth year student studying Finance and Business Analytics. Given that her degree is in a field that has been traditionally male-dominated, Abbey is especially passionate about helping women and non-binary students gain access to the information and support network they need to be empowered as a leader. Previously the Vice President of Sponsorship for the Desautels Women in Business club in the Desautels Faculty of Management, Abbey is excited to be a part of an organization in which the mission of women empowerment is extended across faculties.

Introducing our VP Marketing: Luiza Monteiro is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student who enjoys staying involved on campus and in student life initiatives. As part of a male-dominant field, Luiza recognizes the importance of empowering women to tap into their full potential and overcome obstacles, which is her motivation behind joining MWIL’s executive team. Luiza enjoys unleashing her creativity and passion for the arts through painting, crocheting, and brainstorming visual identities and marketing campaigns. Her goal is to pursue a career where she can work towards environmental protection and the technological development of energy-efficient systems. Luiza is excited to be part of a team of inspiring women, and is looking forward to MWIL’s future initiatives on and off campus!

Introducing our VP Mentorship: Konstantina is so excited to be a part of MWIL’s executive board. Konstantina grew up in Greece and she is currently in her third year at McGill. She is a Political Science Major, with a minor in Sociology and Gender, Sexuality, Feminist, and Social Justice Studies. She joined MWIL to help young women and non-binary people to find mentors and fulfill their full potential. In her free time Konstantina loves to go out with her friends, go to concerts and listen to music.

Introducing our VP Finance: You might be wondering who Amina Dan Bouzoua is? As an international student from New York City, USA and Niamey, Niger, Amina is a U3 Finance student at Desautels Faculty of Management. More than that, she is a joyful and charismatic girl who is always ready to make her friends and family laugh. In her free time, Amina loves to dance, sing, watch Netflix, and most of all nap. While in the world of Finance, there is not enough representation of women—most especially women of colour. Amina hopes that being VP of Finance will enable her to gain leadership skills— while impacting other McGill women. While this position is one year, Amina aims to become a female leader in the future and what is the best way to start then by joining McGill Women in Leadership (MWIL)!

Introducing our fourth speaker for our EMPOWER: Experiences in Intersectionality Panel:

Mariam Hammodi graduated from law school at the University of Montréal. Prior to her law degree, she holds a bachelors degrees in sciences from the same university. She currently works at Desjardins in their data privacy department.
When she’s not busy being a lawyer, she likes to get involved in her own community and helping those around her. She’s also the VP events for the CMLA(Canadian Muslim Law Association). Mariam wears many hats: lawyer, analyst, vice-president, and is an entrepreneur at heart. She is currently learning about AI and wishes to foster that creativity into a tangible product one day.