The Women in Research session has begun! 🌊 Our panellists, including Dr. Neil Bose, Nicole Fahner, Dr. Sue Molloy, and Dr. Randy Billard, are discussing the barriers that still exist for women in research to become leaders in their respective fields. #CWOILconference2023

It's time for Valerie Larkin's keynote speech on authenticity at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport! #CWOILconference2023 #diversityandinclusion #InclusiveOceanEconomy

We just had an inspiring chat with successful women leaders in the ocean sector. We heard from Nancy Lochhead, Inja Ma, and Niru Somayajula about their journeys to becoming leaders in a traditionally male-oriented field. #CWOILconference2023 #diversityandinclusion

Next up, our tremendous panellists, Tanya Lush, Karen Perry, Meaghan King, Kennedy Sittler, and Anna Naylor have started an important discussion on workforce development in the marine sector. #CWOILconference2023 #diversityandinclusion #InclusiveOceanEconomy

That is a wrap on our inaugural event! Closing remarks from the wonderful Cathy Hogan, Executive Director of OceansAdvance, and the lead of the Canadian Women in Ocean Industry Leadership initiative. #CWOILconference2023 #diversityandinclusion #InclusiveOceanEconomy

With the opening of The Launch occurring today, we would like to highlight one of CWOIL’s core team members, Kelley Santos , the Director of the Launch, on her momentous day! Check out the podcast interview with Gale Force Wins, Kelly Snarby, & Kelley 🐟 lnkd.in/etev8zhK

Minister Pam Parsons - HarbourGracePortdeGrave was featured on the Gale Force Wins podcast to discuss diversity, inclusivity, and the importance of making space for women and gender diverse people at decision making tables. 🎙️ Watch and listen on their YouTube channel! #GovNL youtu.be/OEtHfivJ3zk

The CWOIL Conference had the opportunity to be presented on varying media platforms here in St. John's! NTV: ntv.ca/our-time-canad… The Broadcast: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra… VOCM: soundcloud.com/vocm/sets/vocm… #CWOILconference2023

On international women in maritime day, we would like to give a big shout out to all who attended the CWOIL inaugural conference last week Can't wait to build our national network & work together to increase the number of women and underrepresented people in this exciting sector.

This Friday, May 26th, we will be highlighting the Raven KASTER group who attended CWOIL Two members of the Raven KASTER group are looking for donations for their trip to Ireland! GoFundMe page: gofund.me/37920c3a or e-transfer your donation using: [email protected]

CWOIL and Gale Force Wins spoke with Stephanie Evan’s, a student involved in Raven KASTER 🌊🚢 Make sure to check out the interview: lnkd.in/exNyetkH You can make a donation by: Going to their GoFundMe page: gofund.me/37920c3a

Friday, June 2nd, we will be highlighting one of our helping hands from the conference, David Tipton ! David works with OceansAdvance Inc. / Ocean Careers Immersion Program (OCIP) for high school students to gain hands on experience in varying ocean fields throughout NFLD

David Tipton sat down with Gale Force Wins and CWOIL to talk about the youth mentorship program David is managing! The Ocean Careers Immersion Program mentors high school students as they participate in internships 🚢 Check out the video below for more youtu.be/Fj80uCg-ozI

Friday, June 9th we will be highlighting one of our moderators from #cwoilconference2023 Victoria Belbin CWOIL core team member Kelly-Anne Snarby alongside Gale Force Wins , spoke with Victoria about diversity and inclusion in the Aerospace and Defense side of the ocean industry

Victoria Belbin M.M.S, ICD.D is a prime example of a strong leader in a typically male dominated industry She is an inspiration to many young women who aspire to break barriers within the ocean industries 🎙️🌊🐠 Watch the video below! lnkd.in/eW-K6RU4

On Friday we will highlighting Katherine Martin a bright university student working with Ashored Innovations 🐟 Katherine attended #CWOILconference2023 back in May, and was interviewed by Gale Force Wins & Kelly-Anne Snarby on the diversity in the blue economy podcast!

Katherine Martin (she/they) is a hard working student with a bright future ahead of them ☺️ Katherine has been a great supporter of the CWOIL inniative and as well representation of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community within the ocean sector! #CWOILconference2023 youtu.be/EEd0LNE0E8Y

Honourable Pam Parsons is the misinter responsible for women and gender equality in NL CWOIL spoke with Pam at the inaugural conference back in May, discussing the future for women and equality in the ocean sector Come back on Friday to see the podcast video 🚢🐟

Myriam Ullah is the social justice manager for Ocean Wise teaching the importance of social justice work. Myriam participated in a panel on how we can help-funding opportunities & programs to support inclusion & diversity. To learn more, come back on Friday to see the podcast!

Wishing you a season of joy and empowerment from all of us at Canadian Women in Ocean Industries Leadership Core Team! May your holidays be filled with warmth, unity, and the spirit of making waves. 🌊🎁 #HappyHolidays #CWOILLeadership #EmpowerWithOceans"