Victoria Steering Committee
Victoria Steering Committee
We invite you to view upcoming events and initiatives in WCM's Victoria Chapter.
Alfira Aisikeer
UniConnect Committee, WCM Victoria Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileWhy I'm involved with WCM
I attended my first WCM event at UVic right after my graduation. At that time I don’t have any idea about what I want for my career. I alway interested financial industry, but wasn’t sure it will be a good fit or not. After that event I got really inspired by amazing women who told us their stories; this experience encouraged me to shift my career to capital market. WCM is for me a place I can inspired by amazing women, as well as I have chance to bring my stories and energy to young girls;This is why I want to involve in WCM.
Natasha Aylward
UniConnect Co-Chair, WCM Victoria Steering CommitteeNatasha Aylward
UniConnect Co-Chair, WCM Victoria Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileLucy Edwards
Membership Co-Chair, WCM Victoria Steering CommitteeLucy Edwards
Membership Co-Chair, WCM Victoria Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileWhy I'm involved with WCM
I am an advocate and passionate supporter of WCM’s mission to improve gender diversity in the financial industry.
Shelley Hahn
Professional Development Committee, WCM Victoria Steering CommitteeShelley Hahn
Professional Development Committee, WCM Victoria Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileWhy I'm involved with WCM
Having been involved in the Debt Capital Markets for over 20 years it always amazed me how often I was the only women in the room! I have been very fortunate in my career to have had the opportunities to work in this fascinating industry. There are so many aspects to the markets and the financial services industry and I don’t think women in the early stages of their career are even aware of the options. I joined Women in Capital Markets to share my experiences and help other women navigate the opportunities.
Joanne Ho
WCM British Columbia Steering CommitteeJoanne Ho
WCM British Columbia Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileWhy I'm involved with WCM
I attended a WCM event during university and was inspired by the powerful, successful women. Throughout my schooling and UVIC's APMP, I noticed that my peers in the financial industry were mostly men. My goal is to engage and motivate young women to pursue a career in finance (or at least plant the thought!), by sharing my experiences and providing opportunities to thrive.
Jamie Lee
Membership Committee, WCM Victoria Steering CommitteeJamie Lee
Membership Committee, WCM Victoria Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileWhy I’m involved with WCM
In late 2014, I happened to watch a 15-minute TED Talk video by Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook) who highly spoke about the importance of women leaning in. After that, I did not only become a big fan of hers, but also started believing in the importance of gender equality and the power of sharing and supporting. In addition, as an immigrant, who was not born or raised in Canada, diversity has always been at the top of my interest. I truly believe that gender equality and greater diversity will create a better place for both women and men.
Joelle Maclaren
UniConnect Co-Chair, WCM Victoria Steering CommitteeJoelle Maclaren
UniConnect Co-Chair, WCM Victoria Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileWhy I'm involved with WCM
I’m involved with WCM because I want to make a difference and help close the diversity gap within the capital markets industry. Building a network of strong people to help engage young women in pursuing a career within the capital markets is reason enough to be involved with WCM. Being at the UniConnect and SheBiz events and watching women learn about the capital markets industry and all the possibilities within it, is incredible. I wish I had something like SheBiz when I was in high school! All in all, WCM is an inspiring place to volunteer my time and the connections I have made through the Victoria chapter will be everlasting.
C.P. (Chuck) McNaughton
WCM British Columbia Steering CommitteeC.P. (Chuck) McNaughton
WCM British Columbia Steering Committee View LinkedIn ProfileWhy I'm involved with WCM
As a father of two daughters and a member of the investment community, I truly believe that a change to the disparity in our industry is of the utmost importance. We already know that it will bring improvement to our society, work environments, and the businesses these women lead. I feel as though being an active champion for gender parity is one way in which I can contribute to the movement. It’s through my involvement with WCM (Women in Capital Markets) that I hope to be a positive part of that change.
