CFUW Stratford to host International Women’s Day breakfast March 7

Speaker Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood to headline upcoming International Women’s Day Breakfast with CFCU Stratford

The Canadian Federation of University Women Stratford (CFUW) will host its International Women’s Day breakfast on March 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Arden Park Hotel.

The public is invited to attend the event, which will feature keynote speaker Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood.

Greenwood is the global head of government relations for Manulife and an expert in Canada–U.S. relations. A dynamic leader, storyteller and strategic thinker, her career spans international diplomacy, corporate leadership and senior roles in public policy and global business. She brings a strong voice to discussions about global trade, innovation and economic opportunity.

Her March 7 talk will focus on women entrepreneurs around the world and will offer insight, inspiration and a fresh perspective on how women are shaping economies and communities globally.

“We’re looking for people to be inspired and educated,” said CFUW Stratford president Cambria Ravenhill. “It’s a very fun breakfast for everyone. Last year, the energy in the room was fabulous. Everybody was just having a good time when they came in the door, and it was just wonderful.”

Following Greenwood’s keynote address, she will take part in an interview and interactive question-and-answer session moderated by Deanna Horton. Horton is a distinguished fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives and engage directly with Greenwood.

Funds raised from the event will support the CFUW Stratford scholarship program, which has been in place for 70 years and provides scholarships to young women to help further their education.

The lead sponsor for the event is KDB Law, an all-women law firm in downtown Stratford.

Individual tickets are available, and businesses can sponsor a table.

CFUW Stratford was founded in 1954 with an initial group of 30 women. These women fought for access to post-secondary education for all women. Today, they welcome all women in and around Stratford, those with a university or college degree as well as women who have followed less traditional career paths, who share the CFUW goals.

Tickets to this year’s women’s day event can be purchased through Ticketscene at ticketscene.ca/events/57826.