Women In Business

Women in Business will shine a spotlight on the community of outstanding female leaders who are making an impact on business in North Vancouver.

Don't miss this chance to learn from like-minded professionals and expand your network! Celebrate International Women's Day making meaningful connections and taking inspiration from leaders who are making an impact in their industries.

Our panel of influential women will discuss the challenges they've overcome, the triumphs they've celebrated, and the strategies they've used to carve their paths to success. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or an aspiring business leader, this event will leave you with fresh perspectives and new ideas. 

Keynote:


Patrice Mousseau, Owner, Satya Organics
Patrice Mousseau is the Founder and CEO of Satya Organic, a Certified B Corp, and is a member of Fort William First Nation. Patrice’s daughter was diagnosed with eczema and prescribed a topical steroid. Desperate to find a steroid-free solution for her child, Patrice, a former broadcast journalist, utilized her research skills and dug into traditional medicine, medical research, and academic studies to find something to help her daughter. With the best organic ingredients possible she experimented—and eventually, Satya Organic, a botanically based balm, was born. Satya was the first Indigenous brand on the shelf at Shoppers Drug Mart. Satya’s product line has expanded and is sold in thousands of stores across Canada. 

Panelists: 


Jennifer Abbott, Owner, Hear at Home Mobile Hearing Clinic
Jennifer Abbott is a pioneer in making hearing care more accessible. In 2009, she founded Hear at Home Hearing Clinic, combining the convenience of mobile services with the support of a dedicated clinic located at Delbrook Plaza in North Vancouver. Serving clients across the Greater Vancouver Regional District, Jennifer’s innovative approach broke new ground by focusing on bringing professional hearing care directly to seniors and individuals who face challenges accessing traditional clinics. 


Armita Alikhani, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, BlueShore Financial 
Armita Alikhani is Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for BlueShore Financial. In her role at BlueShore, Armita has strategic and operational oversight of brand stewardship, research, strategic planning, products and partnerships, employee and corporate communications, community impact, and ESG strategy. Armita has over 25 years of experience in a variety of industries including financial services and technology. She has contributed to a number of organizations including serving as a past Board member for Dress for Success Vancouver and the SFU Alumni Association.


Shirin Saleh, Owner, Managing Broker, 88 West Realty
Shirin Saleh is the owner/broker of 88West Realty. Under her leadership, 88West Realty has become a prominent name in Greater Vancouver, expanding to a team of over 75 professional realtors and property managers offering a variety of residential & commercial sales services, property management, and business brokering. Shirin's academic background includes a BA, MA, & MBA. She sits on the board of directors of Greater Vancouver Realtors & F.A.R.A.H. Shirin co-founded two registered Canadian foundations: Light, Hope and Life Foundation and Flowers for Kids Cancer.

 
Katie Scott, Environmental Consultant, PGL Environmental Consultants
Katie Scott is a senior environmental consultant in the Contaminated Sites Group at PGL Environmental Consultants. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology and is a Registered Professional Biologist in BC. With over 17 years of experience, she supports owners, buyers, sellers, managers of properties; development and construction companies, and industry to navigate the environmental regulatory process and issues on their land. Her work includes contaminated site investigation, remediation, human health and ecological risk assessment and project management. 

Moderator:


Tiffany Trownson, Director of Public Affairs, BC Care Providers Association
Tiffany Trownson is the Director of Public Affairs with BC Care Providers Association, where she is an advocate for the senior sector, liaising with stakeholders and all levels of government. She has an extensive background in healthcare leadership including acute care, electronic health record transformation, primary care network, and private home health. Tiffany has been an active member of the North Vancouver Chamber, contributing to the NVC Senior’s Policy Committee. 


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