Be the Change

Join UN Women and keynote speaker Paul Brandt as we bring the global movement for gender equality to our campus. 

Paul Brandt's keynote address will explore his role as a male advocate in the gender-based violence space through his work as the founder of #NotInMyCity, a local non-profit focused on the prevention of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Following the keynote there will be a panel conversation featuring UCalgary and community experts on topics including male allyship, advocacy and gender-based violence. 

Panelists include: 

• Leslie Reid (moderator) - Vice-Provost (Teaching & Learning) 
• Bill Rosehart - Dean, Schulich School of Engineering 
• Chris Borduas - PhD student, Werklund School of Education
• Dawn Johnston - Associate Dean (Teaching, Learning and Student Engagement), Faculty of Arts; Teaching Professor, Department of Communication, Media and Film 
• Kiara Mikita - Educational Development Consultant, Research in Teaching and Learning
• Pamela Ellemers - Manager, Mineral Resource Management, De Beers Group
• Paul Brandt - Founder of #NotInMyCity