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Recognizing Alberta women innovating to solve complex challenges while contributing to Alberta's economy

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Happy International Women’s Day!

At SHEInnovates Alberta, it has been a great privilege to feature so many amazing, inspiring women. These women inspire us all- “If you can see it, you can be it."

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Amid many career successes, Mary Tidlund’s first oil and gas company went bankrupt after financial difficulty. Tidlund credits this experience as one of the most beneficial learning opportunities of her career.

Read more here: https://t.co/y346JAgUiy

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Starting out in a foster home with 45 children, Mary Tidlund was one of three children to be adopted. She credits her parents with inspiring her philanthropic efforts.

Read more here: https://t.co/Au5Qt4fuqF

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Krista Malden understands that being an entrepreneur means that certain elements of her life needed to shift to accommodate her new endeavour.

Read more here: https://t.co/6ilDAF96oW

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Krista Malden, Founder and Publisher of @communitynowma1 and ZX Media Corporation, invested her love of community, storytelling and innovative publishing in the magazine industry.

Read more here: https://t.co/YnPFVnI0hW

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After her role shifted to taking on executive and board roles, Hertz continued to perceive opportunities to be innovative where many would assume there were none.

Read more here: https://t.co/SKmAKHO0Lc

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Joan Hertz, Interim President & CEO of Norquest College, grounds her understanding of innovation in her experience as a lawyer.

Read more here: https://t.co/YGBEKw2rSC

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MacLean experienced the gender disparity in the energy industry firsthand.

“I think executive leadership requires a thorough understanding of the operational side and it’s crucial for young woman leaders to get involved on the front lines.”

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When Kiely MacLean started working in the Oil and Gas industry with her father, she saw the hazardous conditions that people were working in while they cleaned tanks and developed their idea for robotic tank cleaners.

Read more here: https://t.co/7JbYvvG4bH

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Vivian Manasc’s intimate understanding of her industry has allowed her to take wide, innovative strides toward environmentally sustainable design.

https://t.co/qyUUy13nAt

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Vivian Manasc, Principal and Co-Founding Architect at Manasc Isaac Architects Ltd., is one of the first architects in Alberta to prioritize sustainable, energy efficient buildings. In doing so, she challenges the nature of her field.

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Karen Mackenzie is not afraid to step into circles and environments that are new to her. She serves on the Edmonton Police Commission and the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being in addition to her varied career.

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Growing up, Karen Mackenzie learned about her Indigenous heritage through her grandmother. This education sparked a lifelong dedication to learning about her culture and finding a way to bring her unique perspective to her career.

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Staying connected starts now! All attendees are invited to join us in networking over Zoom.
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@anothercardinal believes that the time-tested social technologies of peace, friendship, and understanding through Indigenous relationship building could be some of the most innovative ways to change our perspectives.
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@RoshanWater Thanks for joining us! #sheinnovatesAB #stayconnectedstayinspired

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From foster care to university, finding her biological parents, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy, @MaryTidlund’s rich and varied life has obvious reverberations and impacts on the communities with which she engages. What’s your story?
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SHEInnovator Dr. Suzanne Tough mentors up to eight young scientists at a time, and reminds us that everything we learn adds value. 🙌
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We are live! Women innovators are critical & downright amazing - current & future! Let’s join together & support their journey. #stayconnectedstayinspired

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Thank you to the @SHEInnovatesAb Co-Chairs, Dawn de Lima and Jennifer Koury for their steadfast leadership and hard work over the last two years.
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