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Beyond the Dream

STORIES THAT ACCELERATE ACTION

Date : March 29, 2025

Time : 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Location : Edmonton City Hall -1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7, Canada

Come and celebrate Women’s Month with us as Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC) collaborates with BelongInclusivity to recognize the strength, achievements, and contributions of women in our community. Enjoy engaging panel discussions led by experts, featuring interactive audience participation and advocacy.

Event Highlights:

Keynote speeches from influential women leaders
Panel discussion on women’s empowerment in the workplace
Networking opportunities with community organizations

EVENT SPEAKERS AND GUESTS

Emma R. Sarne

Speaker / Panelist

Emma R. Sarne assumed her post as Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, with jurisdiction over the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, on 20 June 2024. Prior to this post, she served as Minister ...

Dr. Josephine E. Pallard

Panelist

Dr. Josephine Enero Pallard is a pioneering Filipino-Canadian educator, advocate, and community leader. Born in Baguio City, she immigrated to Edmonton in 1967 and built a distinguished career in education, teaching at ...

Maureen Ward-Caisse

Panelist

Maureen Ward-Caisse, a proud member of Ermineskin Cree Nation, was born and raised in Maskwacis, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta (2007) and a Master of Business Administration ...

Jennifer Rice

Speaker

Jennifer Rice was elected to Edmonton City Council on October 18, 2021 and officially took her oath of office on October 26, 2021. She is a resident of Edmonton Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and she is among the first visible minority ...

Ruby Malik

Panelist

Ruby Malik is a highly accomplished and versatile professional with a distinguished career as a community activist, senior public servant, gender expert, business entrepreneur, and rancher. With over 18 years of experience ...