Virtual Event
Women in North American Aquaculture Summit 2022
September 8, 2022 at 11:00am ET

On DEMAND VIDEO
Keynote: “Shine Bright Like a Diamond”

Julie Kuchepatov, Founder, Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE)

What do North American women in aquaculture and global music superstar Rihanna have in common? For one, all are thriving in industries dominated by men in leadership. Join Julie Kuchepatov, founder of Seafood and Gender Equality, to hear more as we kick off the Women in North American Aquaculture live virtual summit. She will be sharing insights into the challenges women in the aquaculture sector face and how they compare to those experienced by the inspiring music sensation, Rihanna.

By the end of the event, we'll understand the unique barriers women in the sector face, hear many uplifting stories, and learn some solutions that will give us all the courage to, as Rihanna sings, "Shine bright like a diamond”.

On DEMAND VIDEO
Recruitment and mentorship

Panelists:

• Kathleen Offman Mathisen, CHRO, Grieg Seafood Norway
• Leah Stoker, Senior Consultant, AquacultureTalent
• Tina Garlinski-Gonsky, Director of Human Resources, Grieg Seafood BC

In this panel, discussion will be around the key to accelerating development, and provide what some describe as ‘shortcuts to success’ in the aquaculture industry. Mentorship is important, as mentors can offer advice on navigating their careers and finding a work-life balance. Women who have been mentored describe the experience and the skills they acquired as essential toolkits for their professional lives. Our panelists will answer the questions of finding aquaculture jobs, recruiting interns, and finding career mentors.

On DEMAND VIDEO
Women in Leadership: “View from the Top”

Panelists:

• Diane Morrison, Managing Director, MOWI Canada West
• Briana Warner, CEO, Atlantic Seafarms
• Jennifer Woodland, CEO, Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood

This will be a special discussion, featuring a panel full of women in the C-suite level, sharing their journeys and stories about leadership and how they got there. The discussion will revolve around bringing women together to collaborate in the development of their leadership skills and create positive change in the future of women’s leadership in aquaculture.

On DEMAND VIDEO
Aquaculture Advocacy: “Empowering an Industry”

Jeanne McKnight, Executive Director, Northwest Aquaculture Alliance

On DEMAND VIDEO
Building intentional dialogue and equity in aquaculture

Moderator: Imani Black, Founder & CEO, Minorities in Aquaculture
Panelists:

• Imani Black
• Natalie Abdo
• Taja Sims-Harper
• Anoushka Concepcion

This panel will feature an open discussion with Minorities In Aquaculture (MIA) founder, Imani Black and MIA members Natalie Abdo, Taja Sims-Harper and Anoushka Concepcion about their different experiences as women of colour in the aquaculture industry.

This discussion will highlight the current status of DEI in aquaculture and identify impactful approaches that could advance diversity, equity and inclusion as we continue to strive for a more sustainable seafood fishery.

On DEMAND VIDEO
Merck Animal Health

Proud Annual Program Sponsor of Women in North American Aquaculture