Desautels Graduate Women's Association (DGWA)

⭐DGWA FALL 2026 KICKOFF: BOOK LAUNCH 5À7 & FIRESIDE CHAT⭐ We’re excited to welcome Sema Burney, McGill BCom + MBA alumna, bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and leadership consultant, for a fireside chat with Professor Karl Moore. Join DGWA as we celebrate the launch of Sema's new book, White Men, I Need You! Your No-Nonsense Guide to Allyship in the Workplace. The conversation will explore inclusion, accountability, courage, and why allyship may be one of the most crucial competencies for modern leaders. Following the conversation, join us for refreshments, networking, and a 5à7 with McGill MBA alumni and industry leaders.🥂 📅 Thursday, October 15 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Armstrong Building, 3rd Floor, 3420 McTavish St, Montréal, QC 🎟️ Spaces are limited. Register now! https://lnkd.in/e6qtptGp

DGWA is hiring! 📣 We’re looking for Program Representatives to join our 2026–2027 Executive Team and represent the MBA, MMR, MMF & MMA programs. Interested in getting involved, connecting with the Desautels community, and helping shape DGWA events and initiatives? We’d love to have you on the team! ⭐ 🗓️ Applications close September 15 at 11:59 PM 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gWVt4-RG

The Desautels Graduate Women's Association & Net Impact McGill Chapter are bringing together leading professionals for an evening panel on Women in Impact Investing.🌟 If you're curious about how finance can drive positive change, this is a great chance to learn from women who are actively shaping the industry. The evening will include a panel discussion, student Q&A, and networking with the speakers. 📅 Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 🕠 Time: 17:45 to 19:00 📍 Location: Armstrong Building, Room 265, 3420 Rue McTavish You'll hear directly from: Tori Hellrung, Director, Thrive Fund, BDC Capital Polina Gamayunova, Operations and Strategy, Clear Skies Investment Management Maria Maisuradze, ED4S & Board Member, Concordia University Foundation Kendra Pomerantz, Senior Manager - Impact Measurement and Management, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management, PSP Investments 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNWxVaxD Seats are limited! We hope to see you there! Desautels Graduate Women's Association & Net Impact McGill ⭐

🌟Last Thursday, the Desautels Graduate Women’s Association (DGWA) hosted Mentorship Circles, our first event of the semester — an intimate evening dedicated to meaningful conversations, honest advice, and real connection. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible mentors, Safia Ahmad, Christina MacDougall, Urmi Hossain, and Solène Moulin — representing Canadiens de Montréal, KPMG Canada, RBC Dominion Securities, and Michelin — for sharing their candid insights and experiences. From guidance on growing your career, building credibility, and advocating for yourself, their advice was practical and empowering.💫 Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such curiosity and openness to the room, and to the DGWA team for making this event a success. An inspiring start to the semester🤍 ⭐ #DGWA #MentorshipCircles #WomenInBusiness #McGillDesautels #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth

⭐DGWA's FIRST EVENT OF THE SEMESTER!⭐ Looking to level up your network early in the semester? Join DWGA for the chance to ask your burning questions in a small, cozy group setting. Presenting Mentorship Circles, 3rd Edition! Mentors will share insights, answer your questions, and offer real, practical career advice.💫 This edition features: Safia Ahmad, from Canadiens de Montréal Christina MacDougall, from KPMG Canada Urmi Hossain, from RBC Dominion Securities Solène Moulin, from Michelin 📅 Thursday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 PM 📍 TBD 🎤 45-min small-group conversation sessions + 30-min networking 🥂 Complimentary food & drinks | Open to all genders Seats fill fast - register here as soon as possible🌟: https://lnkd.in/eBzMxm6t

🌟 Welcoming Our New DGWA Leadership Team! 🌟 As we kick off a new chapter, we’re excited to introduce the new leaders who will be guiding DGWA this year 💫 👏 Annalise Hilts steps into the role of President, bringing passion, thoughtfulness, and a strong vision for building an inclusive, empowering community at Desautels. Alongside her, we’re thrilled to welcome our new Vice Presidents, Stefanie Som and Maral Vahedi, whose dedication and leadership will be key in driving DGWA’s initiatives forward. We can’t wait to see the impact this team will create together — here’s to a year of growth, collaboration, and bold conversations 💪✨ #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #mcgilldesautels

⚡The Desautels Graduate Women's Association Presents its Panel Event: The Art of Self-Advocacy, Owning the Narrative, Your Voice and Your Value ⚡ Join DGWA for an inspiring evening featuring accomplished women leaders - including Carole L. from Morgan Stanley, Vickie Montpetit from Hydro-Québec, Laura O'Laughlin from Analysis Group and Meghan Meyers from Psycho Bunny. Discover how they’ve asserted their voice, and navigated their careers as inspiring women leaders. 📅 Tuesday, Nov 25 | ⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM | 📍McGill University, Armstrong Building, 3rd Floor, Room 370 🥂 Complimentary food & drinks | Open to all genders Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot✨ https://lnkd.in/daeSW7G2

✨ Last week, DGWA hosted a Self-Defense Workshop at the McGill University Athletics and Recreation Centre — an empowering afternoon dedicated to building strength, confidence, and awareness. Led by a professional instructor, the session guided participants through practical techniques designed to increase safety and self-assurance in everyday situations. From stance and balance to verbal defense strategies, every movement reinforced one key message: empowerment begins with self-trust. A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for making this event such a success — and to our instructor for creating a supportive and inclusive space to learn and grow. Together, we continue to build a DGWA community that celebrates strength, safety, and solidarity. #DGWA #WomenEmpowerment #SelfDefense #Confidence #McGillDesautels #WomenInLeadership

✨ Last week, DGWA teamed up with the Desautels Graduate Consulting Club - DGCC for an inspiring evening on Women in Consulting. From healthcare to cyber risk, eCommerce to economic analysis, our four panelists each came from completely different paths, but all shared one thing in common: a deep honesty about how they found (and sometimes stumbled into) their careers in consulting. 💬 Whether it was navigating career pivots, building confidence in male-dominated spaces, or learning to say yes before feeling “ready,” every story reminded us that there’s no single formula to success in consulting — only growth, grit, and curiosity. A big thank you to our incredible speakers — Rachel Simmons (EY), Laila Bouali M.Sc. (Deloitte), Noémie Vallières (EY), and Jessica Burley (Analysis Group) — for sharing such candid insights and sparking conversations that kept the room buzzing long after the panel ended. #WomenInConsulting #CareerJourneys #McGillDesautels #WomenInBusiness #ConsultingCareers

⚡The Desautels Graduate Women's Association & Desautels Graduate Consulting Club - DGCC Present their Collaborative Event: Women in Consulting Panel Discussion ⚡ Join DGWA and DGCC for an inspiring evening featuring accomplished women leaders from top consulting firms — including Rachel Simmons from EY, Laila Bouali M.Sc. from Deloitte, Noémie Vallières from EY and Jessica Burley from Analysis Group. Hear about their consulting journeys and how they’ve navigated the industry as women leaders. 📅 Thursday, Oct 27 | ⏰ 5:30-7:15 PM | 📍McGill University, Bronfman Building, 3rd Floor, Room 301 🥂 Complimentary food & drinks | Open to all genders Seats are limited - register now to secure your spot✨ https://lnkd.in/erxzTsJD