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Bold Women, Sustainable Futures Webinar | Mar 11

February 4, 2026

Contributed by: Lynn Matisz

At a time when climate action, gender equity and DEI face unprecedented resistance, how can women leaders remain resilient and authentic?

Join us for a motivating fireside chat, with Supriya Verma, award-winning corporate executive, global sustainability leader and author of Bold Women, Sustainable Futures: Leadership Lessons in an Age of Resistance (2026). Moderated by Saniyah Farzeen, second year Honours Integrated Science student minoring in Social Justice and Inclusive Communities.

Key takeaways:

  • How to build resilience while preventing burnout
  • Practical strategies for navigating and dismantling systemic barriers
  • Defining authentic leadership in spaces that weren’t built for everyone
  • Approaches to empowering the next generation of women leaders in sustainability

About the speaker:

Surpriya Verma ‘13 —Supriya serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Belnor Engineering Inc, a leading Canadian firm advancing sustainable building technologies and innovation. As the founder of The SustainabilityX® Magazine, she has built an influential global platform that amplifies women’s voices and advances courageous, inclusive leadership across sectors and generations. Read more about Supriya here.

Important details:

  • Date: March 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual
  • The cost is free, however, registration is required
  • Click here to learn more and register
  • There will be a Q&A session with Supriya at the end of the webinar. Let us know your questions at time of registration