Meet Lori Lalonde, CEO and Founder of Her Executive Ascent Inc., leadership strategist, executive coach, and former technology executive dedicated to helping women step into leadership with confidence and purpose.
With nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry, including senior leadership roles at Microsoft and Manulife, Lori has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives, built high-performing teams, and navigated complex organizational change. Today, she uses those experiences to help accelerate the advancement of women leaders through coaching, mentorship, and leadership development programs.

Passionate about empowering women to stop waiting for permission and start owning their leadership potential, Lori helps professionals strengthen their confidence, find their voice, and create meaningful impact in their careers and communities.

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Meet Amy Au, Founder of Innovate You, an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Fascinate® Certified Advisor dedicated to empowering women in STEM to lead with confidence and authenticity.

With over 25 years in the technology sector, including more than a decade in leadership roles, Amy brings firsthand insight into navigating and succeeding in male-dominated spaces. She specializes in helping women amplify their voices, uncover their unique strengths, and step into leadership with clarity and impact.

In 2024, Amy became an international best-selling author through her collaborative book Evolution of Leadership in STEM: Women Catalyzing Change. Through her work as a Fascinate® Certified Advisor, she supports individuals and teams in becoming high-performing, collaborative, and confident in their authentic identity.

Beyond her professional work, Amy is also a certified #IAmRemarkable facilitator, actively supporting women and underrepresented groups in building confidence through self-promotion, personal growth, and professional development.

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Engineering student at Toronto Metropolitan University with a strong passion for leadership, community building, and advancing opportunities for women in STEAM.

She has taken on impactful student leadership roles, including serving as Vice President of Outreach for Women in Engineering (WiE), where she focused on fostering inclusive spaces, strengthening industry connections, and supporting student engagement. Currently, Nadia is the Logistics Coordinator for Women in Innovation, Science and Health (WiSH) at TMU, supporting initiatives that bring together students and professionals working at the intersection of femtech, innovation, and STEM.

Through her experiences, Nadia is dedicated to creating inclusive, community-driven spaces that uplift women in STEAM and open doors for future leaders.

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