CanWIT Atlantic Teleforum

Location:
Goldberg Computer Science Building, Room 429

Description (from CanWIT):

Join this free 45 minute inaugural Teleforum to learn more about the current
Atlantic Landscape for Women in Technology. Listen to the unique
perspectives of two of Atlantic Canada’s own amazing women in technology to
understand how we can work together to encourage women to enter, remain, and
succeed in our sector. Join the discussion and participate in an interactive
forum following our speakers’ presentations to provide your own regional
perspective!

Canadian Women in Technology (CanWIT, a Division of CATAAlliance) has
recently launched an Atlantic Chapter to bring together and support women in
Atlantic Canada’s technology sector, providing opportunities for career
growth, collaboration, and networking fun! Our aim is to help women at all
stages of their careers, from new entrants to the industry to those in more
senior positions, as well as women entrepreneurs.

Our Expert Speakers:

Shelley Hessian – Manager of Entrepreneurial Programs, Innovacorp
Shelley Hessian has more than 15 years experience working with small and
medium business enterprises, specifically in project management, business
development and planning, and strategy implementation. Joining Innovacorp in
2007 as project manager of the organization's I-3 Technology Start-Up
Competition, Shelley has been instrumental in the growth and success of the
competition, which now happens every two years. She also runs the Early
Stage Commercialization Fund, manages Innovacorp's other university and
college outreach activities, and works one-on-one with Innovacorp's early
stage technology client companies.

Eunice Hooper – Director and Founding Partner, E-By Design Technologies Inc.
Eunice Hooper is Director and Founding Partner of E-By Design Technologies
Inc., and a designated Project Management Professional. She is currently
working in St John's NF in the telecom sector. She has worked closely with
NGOs and private Industry (e.g. Electronic Arts) to successfully manage and
deliver multi-million dollar software projects. Eunice's role at E-By Design
is strategic planning and execution. Her fresh and simple approach to
business reveals an uncanny ability to see patterns where none were obvious.
Through a relentless belief that people make the difference between success
and failure, she has guided many an individual and an organization through
organizational change to success. She is a trusted advisor and a truly
dedicated Director.