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Board Ready Women

We are a team of people who actively network to support Board Ready Women to obtain Board Positions.

We offer recruitment opportunities, skill-building programs and thought provoking events to support women with their Board Career journey.

07/30/2026

Registration is now open!

Strong governance doesn't happen by chance—it starts with informed, engaged, and effective board leadership.

Join Board Ready Women on September 22 in Edmonton for Building Strong Boards Through Effective Governance, an engaging afternoon designed for current and aspiring board members looking to strengthen their governance knowledge and leadership impact.

We're excited to welcome Kim Drever, Regional Tax Leader at MNP, who will share practical insights on the key strategies that help boards and leadership teams build effective, future-ready governance practices.

Together, we'll explore:
• Building stronger, more effective boards
• Strategic oversight and accountability
• Board composition and leadership
• Governance practices that drive long-term success

Whether you're preparing for your first board role or already serving on a board, this session will provide valuable insights and meaningful connections to help you grow as a leader.

Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Dentons Edmonton

Registration is now open! Member tickets are complimentary, and non-member tickets are $50.

Reserve your spot today: https://app.glueup.com/event/building-strong-boards-through-effective-governance-183537/

06/10/2026

An evening of candid conversation, practical wisdom, and leadership insight at our latest Board Ready Women event: The Relationship Between the Board Chair & CEO.

This week, we brought together an exceptional group of leaders, executives, and board members to explore one of the most critical relationships in governance: the partnership between the Board Chair and CEO. Through honest discussion and real-world examples, the conversation reinforced that effective leadership is built on trust, alignment, courage, and accountability.

A huge thank you to our outstanding speakers and moderator for sharing their expertise and perspectives:

✨ Joan Hertz
✨ Chris Turchansky

✨ Moderator: Andrea Mondor

As well as our incredible partners and supports at ATB and Dentons for helping make this important conversation happen.

And thank you to everyone who joined us in person and virtually. The conversation highlighted ideas and perspectives that will continue to shape how we lead and govern.

06/04/2026

Leadership transitions can define an organization's future.

Join us on September 15 for Leading Through Change: The Board's Role in CEO Succession, a timely conversation exploring how boards can successfully navigate planned and unexpected CEO transitions while maintaining stakeholder confidence, organizational stability, and strong governance.

We're honoured to welcome an outstanding panel of governance and business leaders:

✨ Patty McLeod, K.C., ICD.D, MBA – Corporate Director & Lawyer
✨ Curtis Stange – Retired President & CEO, ATB Financial
✨ Byron Neiles – Independent Director

Moderated by Amanda Waldie, Managing Partner & CEO, Southlea Group.

We are also pleased to welcome Ryan Resch, Senior Partner and Global Chair, GECN Group, as our presenter.

📅 September 15, 2026
📍 In-Person & Virtual Options Available
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM MT

Whether you're currently serving on a board, preparing for your first board role, or looking to strengthen your governance expertise, this discussion will provide valuable insights into one of the board's most important responsibilities.

🎟️ In-person attendance is limited, so we encourage early registration.

Board Ready Women is grateful to Southlea Group and McCarthy Tétrault for their ongoing support and generosity in making conversations like these possible.

05/25/2026

You’re invited to a private evening at Smythe with Axis Connects and Board Ready Women. ✨

We’ve partnered with Smythe for an exclusive private shopping experience just for our Axis Connects and Board Ready Women members at the CF Chinook Centre boutique.

Join us for bubbly, light bites, and after-hours access to shop Smythe’s latest collection alongside fellow members of our community. Even better — Smythe will generously donate 15% of all purchases back to Axis Connects.

This is an intimate evening and spots are *very limited*, so be sure to register early to secure your place on the guest list.

📍 Smythe Store – CF Chinook Centre
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDT

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

LINK: https://app.glueup.com/event/smythe-shop-night-180141/

05/14/2026

What an incredible evening at our very first Director Dialogue in Calgary featuring Rania Llewellyn.

We were honoured to bring together members of the Board Ready Women network for an intimate and candid conversation on leadership, governance, transformation, and navigating the realities of today’s boardrooms. Rania shared invaluable insights from her trailblazing career as the first woman to lead a major chartered bank in Canada, offering thoughtful perspectives on executive leadership, enterprise transformation, resilience, and the evolving role of boards in driving meaningful impact.

Beyond her impressive accomplishments, what stood out most was Rania’s authenticity, generosity, and commitment to creating pathways for future women leaders. The discussion sparked thoughtful dialogue, meaningful connections, and exactly the kind of peer-to-peer engagement Director Dialogues were created to foster.

A huge thank you to all of our BRW members who joined us for this special evening and contributed to such a dynamic conversation.

We are excited for what’s ahead as we continue building spaces where women leaders can connect, learn, and engage in honest boardroom dialogue.

05/03/2026

✨ Moderator Spotlight ✨

We’re delighted to have Elka Dunnette moderating Transformational Impact of AI in the Boardroom on May 4, 2026.

Elka is MNP’s Digital Modern Workplace Leader and brings over 15 years of experience guiding organizations through technology-enabled transformation. With strong governance experience through nonprofit board leadership, she offers a unique lens on innovation and oversight.

We look forward to an engaging and insightful discussion under her guidance.

05/02/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨

We’re pleased to welcome Denise Man to Transformational Impact of AI in the Boardroom on May 4, 2026.

As Chief Technology Officer at AIMCo, Denise leads global technology and data strategy with more than 25 years of experience in engineering, innovation, and transformation. She is also an accomplished inventor with seven patents and extensive board experience.

Denise will share valuable perspectives on AI oversight, technology risk, and governance in today’s evolving boardroom.

04/30/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨

We’re excited to feature Cory Janssen at Transformational Impact of AI in the Boardroom on May 4, 2026.

As Co-Founder & Co-CEO of AltaML, Cory is helping shape the future of artificial intelligence across North America. He also co-founded Investopedia, one of the world’s leading financial education platforms.

Cory brings entrepreneurial vision and real-world AI expertise to the conversation on how boards can lead through innovation and disruption.

04/29/2026

We’re thrilled to have Elka Dunnette moderating our upcoming event, Transformational Impact of AI in the Boardroom on May 4, 2026.

With more than 15 years of experience leading technology-enabled transformation across energy, healthcare, utilities, and municipal sectors, Elka brings a powerful combination of innovation, leadership, and governance expertise to this important conversation.

As MNP’s Digital Modern Workplace Leader, and through her leadership on multiple boards, Elka offers a unique lens on how organizations can responsibly embrace AI while navigating evolving risks and opportunities.

✨ This event is almost SOLD OUT — secure your spot now before registration closes!

04/28/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨

We’re proud to welcome Martha Hall Findlay to our upcoming event, Transformational Impact of AI in the Boardroom on May 4, 2026.

Martha brings a remarkable background spanning public policy, sustainability, international trade, and corporate leadership. As Director and Palmer Chair in Public Policy at the University of Calgary, and Senior Advisor at Teneo, she offers invaluable insight into how boards can navigate complex change in an AI-driven world.

Join us to hear her perspective on governance, leadership, and the future of decision-making.

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