22/23 - Superwoman Conference 4.0

Hang up your cape for a half-day conference filled with opportunities for connection, education, inspiration and empowerment. 
 
The Superwoman Conference is a half-day event that aims to inspire discussion about the roadmap for success in Manitoba and beyond.  We want to bring together ambitious women and men to foster an environment of connection, education and empowerment. The event will feature an active morning session, keynote speakers, a lively networking break and a powerful panelist session, each representing different industries, backgrounds and experiences.

This year we've partnered with The Women's Resource Centre and a portion of funds raised will benefit their organization. 



The Women's Resource Centre is a non-profit organization whose services are accessible to all self-identifying women and their families in the Westman community. Composed of a team of specialists that provide trauma-informed, low barrier and accessible services, TWRC is committed to ensuring the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of those that seek their support.

Monetary donations can be dropped off at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce office, anytime between Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, until March 8th. 

We also have Superwoman 4.0 merch available courtesy of Westman Promotions - proceeds from each order will be donated. Orders must be placed before February 28th to ensure they will be ready for the event! Check out what is available! 


 

Meet your MC:

Lois Ruston | Secretary / Treasurer, Brandon Chamber of Commerce 

Prior to joining the private sector in 2020, she spent the majority of her career in the not-for-profit realm, leading organizations that built community infrastructure, promoted tourism and provided settlement services to newcomers. She has extensive experience in project management, human resource development, and building strong, successful organizations.
Lois has served on a number of Boards and committees throughout her career, including Tourism Westman, Brandon First and Travel Manitoba. Lois was the Event Manager for the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup and in 2014 was honoured as a recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award.
Lois is pleased to be a member of the Chamber Board as she values the integral role of the organization and wants to bring her passion for building our community?s businesses and organizations to the board table.

Keynote Presentation: 



PROTECT YOUR POWERS!
We are so excited to have some of The Wellness Clinic ladies joining us to facilitate an engaging workshop presentation on the importance of wellness; being mindful; and how avoiding that dreaded feeling of burnout is actually avoidable!

More details to come soon ;) 
 
 
Panel Discussion Seats:
 

Tracy Baker | Assistant Vice President, Relationship Management, Cardinal Capital Management

Tracy has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and is currently a Certified Financial Planner with Cardinal Capital Management Inc. She is also currently the co-chair for the Rotary Wine Festival,  the host for the Professional Networking Group for Women, is a volunteer board member for the ACC Foundation Board,  and was a volunteer board member for the CFS Foundation Board from 2004-2014, holding the position of Treasurer, Vice Chairperson and Chairperson during her tenure. Tracy has also volunteered on various golf tournament planning committees and was on the planning committee for the 2010 Memorial Cup Gala dinner.
Tracy also holds her Registered Retired Consultant designation.
Tracy is married to Shawn, and they have two adult children ? Kendall and Kale.


Elizabeth Modersohn | Vice President, IT and Operational Excellence, Westoba Credit Union 

Elizabeth joined Westoba in 2017 as Lead for the Project Management Office and Continuous Improvement.  She brings 4+ years' experience leading process engineering and improvement initiatives with a robotics and automation focus in a national private sector company and 10+ years' experience leading organizational change and business transformation in a national private sector company.  
Elizabeth is currently working on her MBA from the University of Fredericton and is a designated Professional Engineer (P.Eng), a certified Project Management (PMP) and Change Management Professional (PROSCI).  
Elizabeth also holds a Certificate in Business Analytics from Wharton - University of Pennsylvania, is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt Coach, EASEworks Practitioner and trained in COBIT 5 (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology).  
Elizabeth is the executive lead for Westoba?s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group and a mentor for Westoba?s Emerging Leaders. She is an avid volunteer for Westoba events and a member of Westoba?s Lip Sync Battle Team. Elizabeth is a first generation Canadian. She lives in Brandon with her husband and two young daughters.  
In her spare time Elizabeth loves traveling, cycling, downhill skiing and attending concerts.  She has a soft spot for golden retrievers and is a self-proclaimed foodie.   

Lyndsay Seafoot | Owner, Curbridge Consulting Co. 

Lyndsay Seafoot is an operational HR expert, she is passionate about the future of work and helping small businesses get the HR support they need. She has been an employee, a business-partner, and now a solo-prenuer. Lyndsay opened Curbridge in 2020, officially making HR consulting her full-time gig, after side-hustling it through other careers and a mat leave. Curbridge operates under the strong mission to create workplaces that people love to be in.

Thank you to our host Superhero Sponsor - Westoba Credit Union!

*Also, please note that things change! So keep in mind that dates, times, speakers, locations and formats can change and/or be cancelled.