Toronto Community Launch ~ Women+ in Recruiting
🇨🇦 Toronto is buzzing with news of a network dedicated to empowering, connecting, and advancing women+ in Talent Acquisition.
We can't wait to host you on the eve of International Women's Day at our inaugural launch party of the Toronto Chapter of Talent Collective.
💗 Connect with fellow peers in a casual, relaxed, intimate group environment. Dress up or dress down to your comfort level!
Get to know exceptional women in recruiting through fun activities and plenty of unstructured time to simply connect or work the room. 🤝
Itinerary:
5:45pm - 6:45pm | Registration, refreshments and networking
6:45pm -7pm | Get seated and settled before the program begins
7pm - 7:15pm | Opening remarks by co-hosts Narveen and Neha, and Talent Collective's co-founder Krista Tan
7:15pm - 7:40pm | Panel Discussion: Defining your worth
7:45pm - 8:15pm | Panel Discussion: Women in Leadership
8:15pm onwards | Open Networking
In honor of your talent to spot great talent, join the celebration dedicated to Toronto’s top talent seekers! Enjoy our moderated discussions with informative guest speakers that will be available to take questions and mingle with you throughout the evening!
Speaker Bios:
Georgia Ilios - Georgia joined Prodigy February 2021 as their Director of Talent Acquisition. She has focused her leadership career in developing strong teams who are passionate about candidate and hiring manager experience and believe in the power of brand to attract the best talent. Before Prodigy, Georgia led Talent Acquisition for Deloitte Canada, overseeing a dynamic team of Talent professionals who worked on complex roles across all lines of business. She played a key role in refining recruitment practices and introduced tools to streamline and optimize team efforts. Beyond her professional experience, Georgia is passionate about supporting her community. She dedicated over 10 years to volunteering with Woodgreen Community Services, where she provided 1:1 mentorship to new Canadian immigrants. Additionally, she served as an Industry Council member for the Homeward Bound program, focused on empowering single moms to re-enter the workforce.
Kadie Ward Philp - A seasoned executive at the intersections of women, work, and money, has collaborated with over 100 cities across 30 countries to develop inclusive economic growth strategies. As an award-winning multi-media producer, she has worked globally, partnering with legislators to establish campaigns and programs supporting women's participation in labor markets, trade, and local economies. Recently, Ward Philp contributed to implementing aspects of Canada's "Feminist International Assistance Policy," focusing on introducing gender-informed policies at state and federal levels. She is the Founder of Garden of Even, a campaign for women's empowerment, a member of the Equal Pay International Coalition, and the host of the award-winning podcast "Level the Paying Field."
Angela Payne - She has dedicated her entire career to the Human Capital space, driven by her passion for people. Renowned for her ability to forge authentic and enduring connections, she excels in cultivating successful teams and coaching leaders both within and beyond her organizations. As co-founder of LeedHR, Angela spearheads the development and implementation of client programs, elevating organizational leadership. With extensive expertise in fostering thriving workplaces and managing cross-functional P&Ls, Angela has a track record of building diverse and high-performing teams. As former GM of Monster Canada, she orchestrated transformative changes in business processes and culture, leveraging inspirational leadership and financial acumen to enhance the bottom line. Angela's influence extends globally, as she mentors women in leadership roles and facilitated a successful merger as Country Manager at Lee Hecht Harrison, solidifying its position as Canada's leading career transition and management business.
Flora Yeka - Flora Yeka is a Global Talent Leader known for her commitment to positive change within the Talent Acquisition sphere. With a foundation in relationship-building and a "client for life" philosophy, she currently serves as the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition Operations & Innovation Leader at Edelman, where she is steering the development of a comprehensive strategy aimed at continuously improving hiring efficiency and service across global markets. She is a workplace DEIB champion leading the Vibrant multicultural Employee Network Group and contributing to the Canada DEI Strategy. Recognized for aligning business strategies with TA objectives, her multifaceted leadership has significantly impacted Talent Operations on a global scale and progress of DEIB in the Canadian market.
Grab a ticket and bring a recruiting friend. (note: event is closed to women-identifying and non-binary TA professionals only).
🍷 Refreshments will be served (light snacks and drinks).
Talent Collective is a non-profit organization that empowers and connects women in the talent acquisition field through curated in-person and virtual professional development experiences. Our goal is to support you in advancing your career and expanding your recruiting network! Get in touch with your hosts for the evening, Neha and Narveen, to learn more.
Talent Collective is open to recruiting professionals at all levels across industries.
Free for Talent Collective members (RSVP in our member platform). Tickets are required for non-members.