Event: Breaking into the Boardroom, Opportunities for Leadership and Influence

November 9, 2023 – Mirams Becker, in partnership with Women Who Lead and Miller Thomson LLP, were pleased to host an in-person event called Breaking into the Boardroom: Opportunities for Leadership and Influence.

About this event

Have you ever thought about joining a Board of Directors but didn’t know where to start?

Women Who Lead, in partnership with Miller Thomson LLP and Mirams Becker, are pleased to host this in-person event on Breaking into the Boardroom. A panel of experienced governance leaders will share their experiences and insights on opportunities for leadership and influence on non-profit boards.

Join us to hear from:
Laura Bhoi, Board Chair, CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
Fay Lim-Lambie, Chair of Board of Directors, Mackenzie Health
Dr. Shaina Nensi, Board Vice President, Ontario Association of Optometrists

We will hear from the panel on why they choose to serve, how they found and selected an organization and the guidance they have for other women looking to do the same.

Following the panel, all attendees will be invited to join a networking reception to meet and share experiences with other women in healthcare.

Women Who Lead
Women Who Lead is a volunteer organization with a vision to inspire and equip women leaders across Canada with the skills required for career advancement and leadership. The power of the WWL community lies with the authenticity, excellence, and inclusivity it has fostered for the last five years. It remains an example that we should never underestimate the power of a small group of committed women to change the world.

Miller Thomson LLP
Miller Thomson LLP is a national law firm with offices across Canada. Miller Thomson’s Health Industry Group are among the top health industry legal advisors in Canada. For over 35 years, our Health Industry Group has provided full service legal support to public and private healthcare organizations, associations and professionals. Our experts are recognized thought leaders in health system transformation and governance.

Mirams Becker
Mirams Becker is a healthcare executive search firm dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of service and customization. Mirams Becker expertise spans the full spectrum of leadership recruitment from CEO and senior leadership team, to working with and placing public sector Board Directors. Women-owned and operated, Mirams Becker brings deeply cultivated healthcare knowledge, network, expertise, and passion gained over 35+ years of serving the sector.

Meet our Panelists and Partners by clicking here!