Women in Leadership
Women in Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy (WILMA) Committee
The function of this committee shall be to:
1) Promote gender equality and women’s participation in all aspects of a member’s employment and Local/Association life.
2) Study, investigate and make recommendations to the Executive Committee on matters affecting women in/into leadership within public education and Edmonton.
3) Explore opportunities for mentorship.
4) Review relevant Association policy and submit recommendations to the Local’s ARA Steering Committee.
5) Plan, organize and facilitate activities or events promoting women in positions of leadership.
6) Create subcommittees as needed for the purpose of carrying out its mandate.
The Chair of the committee for 2022-2024 is Christina Jones.
Events
WILMA Follow-Up Mixer
Mentors and mentees who met in May 2023 were invited to a follow-up mixer on November 28, 2023. Any members interested in joining our next mixer or who would like help in finding a mentor, please contact our chair, Christina Jones.
Observe a Colleague
Looking to connect with a mentor? Remember that you can access the Observe a Colleague program. Click HERE to access the guidelines and application form. Remember: if you are applying to use a day under the program the Local office must receive your request two weeks in advance of the date of observation.