Disruptive Dialogue: Leadership Event

Join Women United on November 13th for the sixth edition of Disruptive Dialogue, a half-day experience designed to challenge the status quo and elevate real-world women’s leadership across corporate, community, and grassroots sectors.

This year’s event explores the question: What does investing in women’s leadership look like?

Why Attend?

  • Be inspired by leaders driving local change
  • Engage in high-impact networking with changemakers and executive leaders
  • Gain actionable leadership insights
  • Support local women-led initiatives

Featured Panels

Corporate Impact Panel

  • Johanne Delves – Vice President, RBC
  • Jennifer Cross – Director, Regional Development, Chandos Construction
  • Sonya Shorey – President & CEO, Invest Ottawa
  • Moderator: Jenny Chen – CEO & Founder, Catalais Consulting

Community Impact Panel

  • Jessie Lee Wallace – Executive Director, Volunteer Ottawa
  • Adrienne Vienneau – Executive Director, Christie Lake Kids
  • Suzanne Obiorah – CEO, Somerset West Community Health Centre
  • Moderator: Deirdre Freiheit – Vice President, Canada – Senior Leadership and Executive Coach, Pourquoi Pas

Whether you’re looking to grow your leadership skills, connect with like-minded changemakers, or support local women-led initiatives, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the conversation, connection and community.

This event is not affiliated with Invest Ottawa and is independently hosted by a third-party renting space at Bayview.

2025-11-13 08:30:00 2025-11-13 12:00:00 America/Toronto Disruptive Dialogue: Leadership Event Join Women United on November 13th for the sixth edition of Disruptive Dialogue, a half-day experience designed to challenge the status quo and elevate real-world women’s leadership across corporate, community, and grassroots sectors. This year’s event explores the question: What does investing in women’s leadership look like? Why Attend? Be inspired by leaders driving local change […] Bayview Yards
Details Posted in: Other Events Date: Thursday Nov 13, 2025 Time: 8:30am-12:00pm Cost: $35 Website: https://www.unitedwayeo.ca/events/disruptive-dialogue-2025-investing-in-womens-leadership/ Venue: Bayview Yards Organizer: Women United