DARE to be Different

University of Ottawa

Conventional wisdom often tells us that our career paths are linear and there’s only one way to get to where we want to go. But what if this isn’t necessarily the case? What if there are multiple pathways to successful careers? What if you take unconventional paths to achieve success, work on cool stuff with pretty cool people?Join us as we learn from three powerful womxn who will share their stories on how they dared to be different, and how grit, courage, and resiliency propels them to achieve success on their own terms, while impacting their communities. Come ready to be inspired and ask questions of our panellists!<h3></h3><h3>Our Speakers and Moderator:</h3>Speakers<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/jenny-chen-7ab9784b" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jenny Chen</a>, Regional Sales Manager, BMO InvestorLine, BMO Wealth ManagementJenny Chen is a Regional Sales Manager for BMO InvestorLine, <a href="https://www.bmo.com/main/wealth-management" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BMO Wealth Management</a>. She grew up in Ottawa and began her career with BMO in 2008, holding various roles including Financial Planner. She is a two-time nominee for the Business Women of the Year Award and catapulted herself to be recognized as a leader for Women in Wealth in Canada. Jenny is known for her speech at the 2020 Women in Business Conference where she talked about overcoming gender bias in the workplace, and her “New Girls’ Club” - starting a new table of women who want to help one another succeed.She has held various leadership positions, most notably serving as chair on two enterprise Diversity &amp; Inclusion Board of Directors. Jenny is a champion for the inclusion, connection, development, advancement, and support of business women in our community, and was appointed as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Women’s Business Network this year.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliejlupinacci" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Julie Lupinacci</a>, Chief Customer Officer, Hydro OttawaJulie is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing, global logistics, training &amp; development and the utility industries. In her current role, as Chief Customer Officer, Julie is responsible for developing and implementing the customer strategy, transforming the total customer experience, and guiding the direction of the business in terms of customer needs. Julie leads the Customer Service, Communications and Public Affairs, and Conservation and Demand Management teams at <a href="https://hydroottawa.com/en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hydro Ottawa</a>. She is responsible for the customer service, marketing, product development, communications, public affairs, corporate reputation, and brand equity functions. With over 20 years’ experience in Customer Care, Sales and Marketing, Julie has a wide background in business including project management, customer/vendor relations, international partner program management, procurement, sales, marketing, and program development. Julie also serves as a Director on the CHEO Foundation Board; Member of the Ottawa Board of Trade’s Environment &amp; Sustainability Committee; Advisor on the United Way East Ontario’s Revenue Resource Development Council; and serves on various subcommittees with the Electricity Distributors Association and the Ontario Energy Association.<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/christina-tessier-803768b9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Christina Tessier</a>, President &amp; CEO, IngeniumChristina Tessier was appointed to the position of President and CEO of <a href="https://ingeniumcanada.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ingenium</a> – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation in 2018. Prior to her appointment, Christina served as Director General of the Canada Science and Technology Museum, where she led the fast-tracked renewal of the Museum which reopened in November 2017. Prior to her role as Director General, Christina was Director of Operations at Ingenium’s Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Christina has worked in the cultural field for close to 20 years at various institutions, including the Portrait Gallery of Canada, at Parks Canada where her work focused on National Historic Sites, and at Ottawa’s Bytown Museum. Christina is an active member of her community and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Royal Society of Canada and on the University of Ottawa’s Institute for Science, Society and Policy Advisory Committee. She has also served on a number of committees and juries for the Canadian Museums Association, the Ontario Museum Association, and the City of Ottawa. She was President of the Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa and the founding Chair of the Ottawa Museum Network. Christina is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, with a degree in Classical Studies. She also holds a diploma in Applied Museum Studies from Algonquin College. Follow Christina (@ChrisMTess) on <a href="https://twitter.com/chrismtess?lang=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>.Moderator<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophialeong88?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B4y%2BvC5iEQoOxgUcZGu5OBg%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sophia Leong</a>, Executive, Development and International Relations, University of OttawaSophia Leong is the Executive Lead of Development and International Relations, Professional Development Institute at the <a href="https://www.uottawa.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Ottawa</a> and Global Advisor on Executive Development for Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance. She grew uOttawa’s Executive MBA program to two consecutive #1 global position ranked by CEO Magazine. She successfully exited from two tech start-ups and serves as director/advisory board member of a few tech start-ups. Sophia is also a member of the Council of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.Closed Captioning in English will be available during the event.Spreading the word? Use our hashtags!#IWW2021 #WeMeanBusiness #FortesEnsemble

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