Canadian Women in Communications and Technology

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Contents

1 Message from our Executive Director

2 Who We Are

3 What We Offer

11 Our Bottom Line

13 Our Sponsors

14 Our Leaders 2015 IN REVIEW Message from our Executive Director By any account, 2015 was a blockbuster year for WCT, thanks to the many volunteers and members who make up our community.

The mentorship program had the largest The annual WCT Gala was sold out again, around board tables. So while it’s 2015, as number of applications ever. There were 32 as 450 attendees celebrated 15 extraordinary someone recently said, we still have a long new mentor-mentee partnerships, thoughtfully women who are making waves in the way to go to “up the numbers.” matched and facilitated by WCT. digital economy. In 2016, therefore, WCT will continue its solid The pilot of our groundbreaking Protégé Our ten active WCT regional chapters programming and events to facilitate women’s Project connected 14 rising star women in ICT held 45 networking and professional career advancement. We will increase our with executive sponsors. This program, with development events which attracted 975 efforts to inform government and company presenting sponsor Shaw Media and partner attendees across the country. In the fall leaders on the importance of diversity and Status of Women Canada, matches strong of 2015, WCT launched the Public Sector inclusion particularly at leadership levels in women leaders with executive champions Network for women in ICT in government in Canada. And most importantly, we will continue to advance women into roles of power and Canada. It’s a forum for professional women to build a national network of women and influence in the knowledge based economy. in technology and science to learn from each men who work together to ensure gender other and seek leadership positions. parity at all levels in Canada’s digital economy. Status of Women Canada became a partner of WCT, funding a project to support women’s And last but not least, WCT welcomed 2016 is WCT’s 25th anniversary. Together leadership in knowledge based companies. Microsoft and Cisco as key national sponsors. we will go faster, further, and higher. The Blueprint for Women’s Leadership in the Our vision is to be the leading organization Digital Economy will, over the next three years, that inspires and advances women as leaders create collaborations with corporations, and contributors to Canada’s digital economy. universities and financial institutions to This vision is important now more than ever. help women advance into executive-level The numbers speak for themselves. Less leadership positions in telecom, technology, JOANNE STANLEY than 25% of the Canadian workforce in ICT cable and digital media. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR is female. Only 5.1 per cent of Canadian CEO’s and company leaders are women. Women occupy fewer than one in six seats

Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 1 Who We Are Canadian Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) is a national association committed to helping women in Canada learn, build strong relationships and advance in communications, media and technology.

WCT provides opportunities for its VISION OUR PARTICULARS members to network, be mentored, get To be the leading organization that inspires Years in operation access to targeted educational opportunities and advances women as leaders and 24 (founded in 1991) and be recognized for their contributions contributors to Canada’s digital economy to Canada’s digital economy. Members 1100 across Canada from all sectors MISSION Since our inception in 1991, we have of the communications and technology provided programs and support to women We will achieve our vision through sectors including broadcasting, cable, to achieve professional success and be leadership and skills development, telecommunications, print, IT, new media recognized for their achievements. mentorship, recognition and by building and allied fields. and promoting a national community for women in communications and technology Regions There are ten WCT Regions across Canada: Goals British Columbia, Edmonton, Calgary, To be the catalyst for women’s Manitoba, Greater Toronto Area, London, leadership in the technology, media Kitchener-Waterloo, National Capital Region, and telecommunications sectors Quebec and New Brunswick. To facilitate women’s career advancement National Office location through programs of mentorship, skills Ottawa, Ontario and leadership training, networking and recognition Funding WCT is a not-for-profit organization that To help companies access female talent operates on funding collected from sponsors as well as revenue generated from member dues and events.

2 Canadian Women in Communications & Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 What We Offer To assist our members with career advancement, we offer professional development workshops, networking events, scholarships to key industry events and industry-focused training programs, as well as prestigious industry awards, a well-established mentoring program and a groundbreaking executive career sponsorship program. Our ongoing services include:

PROGRAMS AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Jeanne Sauvé Career Woman of the Year WCT/UBC Continuing Development Program Studies Scholarship Digital Company of the Year Content & Communications Mentorship Program Leadership Excellence Awards and Digital Strategy The Protégé Project Executive WCT/Rotman MBA Essentials Sponsorship Program for Managers Scholarship Blueprint for Women’s Leadership Banff World Media Festival in the Digital Economy Senior Executive Strategy Series

Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 3 OUR MEMBER BENEFITS WCT offers its members numerous tools and resources to help them thrive in today’s challenging industry environment. WCT provides its members with the opportunity to learn how to take charge of their career development, expand their networks and accomplish their career goals. WCT member benefits include:

Access to year-round programming Discounts on WCT events and industry in the communications, digital media WCT members have access to all of our programs, services and events and technology sectors. WCT regional board programs, including Mentorship, Jeanne Members receive significant discounts members are given the opportunity to build Sauvé Career Development, The Protégé on over 45 WCT events presented by key skills such as collaboration, communications, Project, Senior Executive Strategy Series, our Regions each year. Through the event and project management. Professional Development Webinars, strong alliances we have formed with Online Career Development Resources and leadership recognition through our universities, industry organizations and To support women’s career management in Annual Awards Gala. professional associations, we are able the digital age, Women in Communications to offer our members discounts on Professional Development Webinars and Technology (WCT) partnered with OCAD numerous professional development Our monthly webinars provide our members University and developed digital business events, services and programs. with knowledge expert speakers that training aimed at women in the technology, present cutting-edge information, industry E-Bulletin – monthly electronic newsletter media and telecommunications (TMT) sectors. trends and career advancement strategies We keep our members up to date on Access to over 10,000 experts for professionals in technology and the information they need to advance in and professionals communications. their careers, such as industry news, key Belong to a leading edge national community professional development events, career of like-minded professionals and executive opportunities and WCT initiatives, through champions dedicated to paying it forward our monthly electronic newsletter. and helping women lead and succeed in Volunteer Opportunities today’s digital economy. WCT regional board members plan and organize networking, mentorship and educational events for women

4 Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 OUR PROGRAMS

JEANNE SAUVÉ CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Since 1996, the program has provided over 2015 Participants: 100 private and public sector participants Allison Carroll with the opportunity to broaden their Senior Program Analyst, Aboriginal Affairs Directorate, understanding of Canadian communications Citizen Participation Branch, Department of Canadian Heritage regulation and policy. Caitlin Carrol These intensive learning experiences Manager, Research and Analysis, Canadian Wireless do more than educate and empower; they Telecommunications Association (CWTA) provide participants with new perspectives, insights and direct access to some of Brenda Grunau the industry’s most influential policy and Station Manager, CiTR 101.9 FM regulatory decision makers, as well as Dr. Omneya Issa new ways to think, work and springboard Senior Research Scientist at the Communications Research Centre, their careers. SITT, Industry Canada The program is a chance for participants – Kristina Milbourn from Innovation, Science, and Economic Senior Manager – Copyright and Regulatory Projects, Development (ISED), Canadian Heritage Rogers Communications and the CRTC, as well as from private-sector organizations – to take part in a two-week Tracy Speigel program, which includes visits to public and Senior Policy Analyst, English and third-language private sector organizations as well as key programming, CRTC industry events.

Canadian Women in Communications & Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 5 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

In 1997, WCT pioneered the first Mentorship Funded by Shaw Media, the program and leadership development. Applications are Program designed specifically to grow matches emerging leaders with professionals accepted annually in the fall. Thirty-two WCT the pool of women in the communications from the communications, technology and members were successfully matched with industry who are equipped to advance digital media industries for one year of a diverse selection of mentors in 2015. to leadership roles. personalized career coaching, counsel

THE PROTÉGÉ PROJECT

The Protégé Project had a hugely successful The Executive Champions were: pilot year in 2015. The first of its kind, the Denise Amyot, President and CEO, Raja Khanna, CEO, Television and Digital, Protégé Project is intended to propel rising Colleges Institutes Canada Blue Ant Media female stars into top decision-making roles. The Protégé Project with presenting sponsor Namir Anani, President and CEO, Information Jean LaRose, CEO, Aboriginal Peoples Shaw Media, and partners Status of Women and Communications Technology Council Television Network Canada and Catalyst Canada, matches strong Corinne Charette, Senior Assistant Deputy Craig H. Muhlhauser, President and CEO, women leaders with executive champions Minister Spectrum, Information Technologies Celestica Inc. to advance women into roles of power and and Telecommunications, ISED Grace Palombo, Executive Vice-President, influence in the knowledge-based economy. Dr. Sara Diamond, President and Vice Chief Human Resources Officer, Great- The Protégé Project is designed to pick Chancellor, OCAD University West Lifeco Inc. up where mentor relationships end. Senior Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News Michael Strople, President, Allstream executives leverage their networks to give Elmer Hildebrand, CEO, Golden West Radio In 2016, the Protégé Project will continue their protégé a leg up into the top ranks. The Dale Hooper, Chief Brand Officer, with an additional 12 senior executives protégés are able to expand their networks Rogers Communications who will be sponsors and act as all-out and accelerate their leadership stature. Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, champions, guiding and connecting their This year, there were 15 executive champions Hill + Knowlton Strategies protégés, cross-company and cross sector. who were paired with an aspiring, talented Mitch Joel, President, Mirum senior woman in the communications and technology sector. Janet Kennedy, President, Microsoft Canada

6 Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 BLUEPRINT FOR WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

With funding from Status of Women Canada Online Knowledge Exchange Forum National Roundtables and Shaw Media, WCT is creating a new WCT is developing a knowledge exchange National discussion roundtables will be series of strategic initiatives that will address forum as a portal for ongoing collaboration held in cities across Canada to consult the low percentage of women leaders in and information sharing for women in CMT. with companies, stakeholders and other communications, media and technology This forum will be a place where members, organizations about leadership and (CMT) industries. The initiatives include: mentors, protégés and industry experts can advancement strategies for women in share industry insights and diversity case communications, media and technology Cross Company and Cross studies, and where they can exchange in general. These consultations will also be Sector Career Sponsorship experience and advice relating to career an opportunity to share best practices, case The project will create a sustainable advancement and navigating Canada’s studies and successful outcomes of the framework for career sponsorship and digital landscape. Protégé Project’s sponsorship program career advancement in knowledge based and WCT’s mentorship program specifically. companies in Canada.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE STRATEGY SERIES

These series of networking events Organized in conjunction with ITAC, our 2015 season feature senior-executive women who cover featured events with guest speakers: their career stories, key issues and topics Julia Elvidge, Chipworks Geni Hutton, IBM in the industry. Trina Alexson, Cisco Wendy Freeman, CTV Nilufer Erdebil, Spring2 Innovation Lloyd Robertson, CTV News Maria Elena Carbajal, Ericsson Sarah Ryerson, Google Canada Anuja Sheth, Bell

Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 7 ANNUAL AWARDS Since 1992, WCT has presented Annual Awards to recognize and promote exceptional women in the Canadian communications and technology industries as well as those who have made an outstanding contribution to their advancement. In April 2015 at our Annual Awards Gala, we presented the Woman of the Year award, and the Leadership Excellence Awards to fourteen outstanding industry peers.

WCT 2015 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

Woman of the Year Borika Vucinic, Director, TV Engineering Dervla Kelly, Vice President, Marketing & Operations, Bell Canada and Communications, Shaw Media Mary Ann Turcke, President, Bell Media Trina Alexson, Regional Vice President Pat DiVittorio, Vice President, Program Leadership Excellence Award Winners of Advance Services, Cisco Canada Planning, Bell Media Kelly Gillis, Associate Deputy Minister, Sandra Saric, Vice President, Talent Laurel Broten, President and CEO, Industry Canada Innovation, Information and Communications Nova Scotia Business Inc. Technology Council Robin Hildebrand, Manager, Human Sandy McIntosh, Executive Vice President, Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Lisa Lyons, President, Kids Can Press, People and Culture, Chief Human Resources Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. Corus Entertainment Officer (CHRO), TELUS Nikki Moffat, Senior Vice President, Clare Beckton, Founding Executive Director, Bell Media Carleton University Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia, President and CEO, Digital Nova Scotia Heidi Davidson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing, BlackBerry

8 Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 OUR SCHOLARSHIPS

WCT/UBC CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

WCT continued two scholarship programs Digital Content and Communications – Digital Strategy – National Scholarship for WCT members in collaboration with UBC BC Regional Scholarship UBC Certificate in Digital Strategy Continuing Education, providing an opportunity UBC Certificate in Digital Content This program highlights how to drive change for members to explore the digital landscape and Communications by leading your organization to embrace and their future career paths. This program focuses on the design and the rapid pace of technology, information development of executing a comprehensive and digital innovation. digital communications plan.

WCT/ROTMAN MBA ESSENTIALS FOR MANAGERS SCHOLARSHIP

The Rotman School of Management at the The MBA Essentials for Managers program 2015 Scholarship Recipient: University of Toronto generously sponsors introduces the study areas of an Executive Karen Schulman Dupuis, COO, VP Business a scholarship for one WCT member to MBA program. The sessions offer Design, Ellipsis Digital attend the Rotman MBA Essentials for an academic perspective into diverse Managers Program. fundamental business areas that are at the core of business decisions.

Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 9 BANFF WORLD MEDIA FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP

Achilles Media provides one WCT member executives, pitch ideas, discover new talent 2015 Scholarship Recipient: with a full delegate’s pass to attend the and make career-changing deals on an Rachel Berdan, CMO, VP Sales, VP Banff World Media Festival. international scale. The conference features Customer Engagement, Ellipsis Digital sessions, panels, keynotes, master classes The Banff World Media Festival offers media and interviews exploring the issues most professionals the chance to network with top strongly affecting the media industry.

WCT REGIONS

Each of the ten WCT Regions is headed by a dynamic group of volunteers who dedicates their time and expertise to developing relevant activities for WCT members in their region.

The regions hold over 45 local networking We’re also proud to announce the launch Ten WCT Regions: and professional development events of the Public Sector Network, which will British Columbia monthly such as: Lessons in Leadership, provide a forum within the WCT National Calgary Wine Downs, RAW: almond on the River, Capital Regional Chapter for public sector Edmonton A Conversation with Kirstine Stewart, Dress women working in technology and science Manitoba for Success among many others. jobs to network across government London departments, levels and with women from Kitchener-Waterloo the private sector to work together towards Greater Toronto Area career advancement. National Capital Region Quebec New Brunswick

10 Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Our Bottom Line

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT Auditors’ Responsibility Basis for Qualified Opinion To the Members of the Canadian Women Our responsibility is to express an opinion on In common with many not-for-profit in Communications and Technology/Aux these financial statements based on our audit. organizations, the Organization derives membres de l’Association canadienne des We conducted our audit in accordance with revenue in the form of donations, membership femmes en communications et technologie: Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. fees and events, the completeness of which is Those standards require that we comply with not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Report on the Financial Statements ethical requirements and plan and perform Accordingly, our verification of these revenues We have audited the accompanying* financial the audit to obtain reasonable assurance was limited to the amounts recorded in the statements of the Canadian Women in about whether the financial statements are records of the Organization and we were not Communications and Technology/Association free from material misstatement. able to determine whether any adjustments canadienne des femmes en communications An audit involves performing procedures to might be necessary to revenues from et technologie (the “Organization”), which donations, membership fees and events, comprise the statement of financial position obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The and excess of revenue over expenditures as at August 31, 2015, and the statements of and the related assets and net assets. revenue and expenditures, changes in net procedures selected depend on the auditors’ assets, and cash flows for the year then ended, judgment, including the assessment of the Qualified Opinion and a summary of significant accounting risks of material misstatement of the financial In our opinion, except for the effects of the policies and other explanatory information. statements, whether due to fraud or error. In matter described in the Basis for Qualified making those risk assessments, the auditors Opinion paragraph, the financial statements Management’s Responsibility consider internal control relevant to the present fairly, in all material respects, the for the Financial Statements Organization’s preparation and fair presentation financial position of the Canadian Women Management is responsible for the of the financial statements in order to design in Communications and Technology/ preparation and fair presentation of these audit procedures that are appropriate in the Association canadienne des femmes en financial statements in accordance with circumstances, but not for the purpose of communications et technologie as at Canadian accounting standards for not-for- expressing an opinion on the effectiveness August 31, 2015, and its results of operations profit organizations (“ASNFPO”) and for such of the Organization’s internal control. An audit and its cash flows for the year then ended internal control as management determines also includes evaluating the appropriateness in accordance with ASNFPO. is necessary to enable the preparation of accounting policies used and the of financial statements that are free from reasonableness of accounting estimates made material misstatement, whether due by management, as well as evaluating the to fraud or error. overall presentation of the financial statements. LOGAN KATZ LLP We believe that the audit evidence we CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS have obtained is sufficient and appropriate LICENSED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS to provide a basis for our audit opinion. OTTAWA, CANADA, DECEMBER 2, 2015 *A full copy of the audited financial statements are not included in this report and are available upon request.

Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 11 SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS These financial statements are from the financial statements audited by the auditors:

Statement of Financial Position Statement of Revenue and Expenditures

As at August 31, 2015 As at August 31, 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 $ $ $ $ ASSETS REVENUE Current assets Corporate sponsorships 225,500 183,000 Cash 808,635 392,447 Membership fees 45,395 44,926 Accounts receivable 69,526 24,351 Programs Prepaid expenses 10,160 20,237 Corporate 219,468 174,132 888,321 437,035 Net annual awards gala (Note 6) 71,026 89,390 Property and Equipment (Note 2) 1,323 1,890 Interest 892 1,418 889,644 438,925 National events 46,877 41,854 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Recovery of rent (Note 7) 23,853 48,286 Current liabilities 633,011 583,006 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 3) 23,896 25,798 EXPENDITURES Deferred revenue 22,275 27,108 Administration 11,336 12,318 46,171 52,906 Amortization 567 810 Bad debts 11,500 5,000 Deferred contributions (Note 4) 189,139 — Bank charges and interest 5,070 4,802 Communications 28,629 1,846 Net assets Consulting fees 143,506 211,594 Invested in property and equipment 1,323 1,890 Events 43,791 30,687 Unrestricted 583,011 314,129 Insurance 2,957 2,900 Internally restricted (Note 5) 70,000 70,000 Moving — 2,462 654,334 386,019 Professional fees 17,277 39,621 889,644 438,925 Program expenses 38,120 16,981 Rent (Note 7) 39,065 68,615 Commitments (Note 7) Salaries and benefits 278 (3,378) Financial instruments (Note 8) Telephone 4,364 6,274 Travel 7,396 6,116 ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: Website development 10,840 3,537 364,696 410,185 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 268,315 172,821

Director Director

12 Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Our Sponsors Thanks to generous financial assistance that we receive from our sponsors across Canada, WCT can offer relevant membership services and develop initiatives that benefit the entire industry.

CORPORATE SPONSORS DIRECT PROGRAM FUNDING AFFILIATE PARTNERS WCT is grateful to all of its corporate sponsors BCE Astral Art of Leadership (series of national for fuelling its mission of empowering women Electronic Delivery of Career Programming professional development conferences) to advance in the communications and to Women in Communications and Digital Strategy Conference technology industries. Technology in Canada Information and Technology Council (ICTC) Status of Women Canada Diamond Sponsors Information Technology Association Blueprint for Women’s Leadership of Canada (ITAC) Bell Canada/Bell Media in the Digital Economy Catalyst COGECO i-Canada Alliance Microsoft Canada EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS International Women’s Forum (IWF) MTS Allstream Ontario College of Art and Design Institute of Electrical and Electronics Rogers Communications Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) Engineers (IEEE) Shaw Media UBC Continuing Education Achilles Media (Banff World Media Festival) TELUS Corporation PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS Gold Sponsors Canadian Radio-television and Cisco Canada Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Golden West Radio Department of Canadian Heritage Google Canada Innovation, Science and Economic KPMG Development Newcap Radio SaskTel Xerox

Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 13 Our Leaders WCT NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WCT draws on the vision and strategic expertise of its National Board of Directors to conduct its work. They are the backbone of the organization. We greatly appreciate their dedication and support. The 2015 WCT National Board of Directors consisted of 30 high-profile executives, women and men, from core sectors of the communications industry across Canada, including:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair Treasurer and Chair, Audit Committee Co-Chair, Annual Awards and Chair, Lynda Partner, Vice President, Nancy Chase, Partner, KPMG HR & Compensation Committee Marketing, Pythian Advisory Services Robin Hildebrand, Manager, Human Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Vice-Chair Chair, Strategy & Marketing Committee Golden West Broadcasting Dervla Kelly, Vice President, Marketing Dee Ann Lama, Vice President, and Communications, Shaw Media Marketing, Xerox Canada Co-Chair, Annual Awards Julie Cork, Executive Vice President, Past Chair Chair, Membership Committee ARTEX Environmental Corp. Janice McDonald, President, Jane Todd, Principal, Saga Consulting The Beacon Agency Chair, Sponsorship Corporate Secretary and Chair Shannon Gorman, National Director – Governance & Nominations TELUS Community Affairs Hatty Reisman, Lawyer, Chair, Regions Reisman Law Offices Nilufer Erdebil, Founder and CEO, Spring2 Innovation

14 Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 BOARD DIRECTORS

Namir Anani, President and CEO, Jackie King, General Manager, Scott Shortliffe, Deputy Director, Information and Communications Technology Hill + Knowlton General, Broadcasting and Digital Council (ICTC) Communications, The Department Shann McGrail, Vice President, of Canadian Heritage (Observer) Fawn Annan, CEO, IT World Canada Devreve Inc. Pat Solman, Vice President, Consumer Sky Bridges, Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Milton, Partner, Fasken Martineau Sales and Service, MTS Allstream Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Leanne Park, Senior Director, Staci Trackey Meagher, Vice President, Amanda Cliff, Director General, Professional Services and Sales Support, Enterprise and Partner Group, Broadcasting & Digital Communications Cogeco Cable Microsoft Canada Branch, CRTC (Observer) Sandra Pasquini, Vice President Vanda Vicars, COO and Deputy CEO, Sara Diamond, President and Human Resources IT and Network, Capgemini Americas Vice-Chancellor, Ontario College Rogers Communications of Art and Design Stacey Sandison, Chief Marketing Kristine Emmet, Vice President, Officer, SaskTel Organizational Development, Bell Canada Shirley Anne Scharf, Vice President, Robyn Heaton, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Applications and Performance, Media and Design, Algonquin College Communications Research Centre, Industry Canada (Observer) Denise Shortt, Vice President, Industry Development, Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)

Canadian Women in Communications & Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 15 2015 WCT REGIONAL BOARD CHAIRS

British Columbia Greater Toronto Area Quebec Wendy Turnbull Rakhee Sapra Elizabeth Alves Director, Marketing & Events Communications Vice President BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) VICE Canada Internal Audit and Risk Management Cogeco Inc. Edmonton Kitchener-Waterloo Donna Zazulak Tammy Bender New Brunswick President Communication Manager Eleanor Austin Zazulak Marketing and Communications Inc. Centre for International Governance Owner Innovation (CIGI) e-telligence Sue Timanson Optix Marketing and Consulting Inc. London We thank the Regional Board Chairs and Laurie Hause Co-Chairs, their Regional Board members Calgary Chief Information Officer and the numerous other volunteers who Marcie Jones and Director of Marketing invest their time and energy into making Director, Digital Technologies McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP WCT a success across Canada. Technology & Network Operations Shaw Communications National Capital Region Nilufer Erdebil Manitoba CEO Sara Comrie Spring2 Innovation Account Executive CTV Winnipeg Michelle Alfieri Director, Program Management Morgan Comrie Canadian Blood Services Account Manager Cineplex

16 Canadian Women in Communications and Technology | ANNUAL REPORT 2015 WCT Org Chart

Board of Directors Chair Lynda Partner

Regional Executive Director Executive Volunteers Joanne Stanley Committee

Manager, Manager, Programs and Marketing and Finance Communications Willow Guy Mathea Stevens

Web Maintenance Mentorship and Knowledge Forum Evaluator Bookkeeper and Support Protégé Program Consultant (SWC Project) Valerie McPhail Kasuwade Manager (SWC Project) Catherine Elliott Solutions Shann McGrail Suzie Labonne Contact Us

OUR NATIONAL OFFICE TEAM OUR NATIONAL OFFICE

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