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title: "You’re invited to the HELIX RISE Summit 2022"
type: "article"
space: "MyNews"
author: "Stephanie Conte"
created: 2022-10-27T17:15:16Z
updated: 2022-10-27T17:15:16Z
tags: ["student-news"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/112/mynews/articles/student-news/7875/you-re-invited-to-the-helix-rise-summit-2022"
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# You’re invited to the HELIX RISE Summit 2022

Learn, connect and be empowered at the first annual [HELIX RISE Summit](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senecacollege.ca%2Finnovation%2Fhelix%2Fherizons%2Fhelix-rise.html%3FelqTrackId%3Db9ebc12b8b644a29a0c34f8c19b3d98c&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7Cc2f0d344344e4011364e08dab8138436%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638024691218718411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=in4HvobAOFVXRi5%2F7HWo9R5Pu0UcZ6x0bUwRBye8oLM%3D&reserved=0). This one-day event is designed to help women at all stages in their careers cultivate sought-after job skills and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

[Register now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/helix-rise-summit-2022-tickets-422190010687?_ga=2.8911093.191440402.1666876733-1373612994.1666876467) to join HELIX on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. EST. This virtual event will give you the opportunity to:

- learn key skills in educational workshops focused on financial well-being and brand building
- build your professional connections through networking activities
- browse a showcase of organizations with services tailored for women and supports for female entrepreneurs
- learn more about [The Scotiabank Women Initiative^®^](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scotiabank.com%2Fwomen-initiative%2Fca%2Fen.html%3FelqTrackId%3De717e7e2f3b24ec18ea3cc5231dd6f84&data=05%7C01%7Cstephanie.conte%40senecacollege.ca%7Cc2f0d344344e4011364e08dab8138436%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638024691218718411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ke3zKQPDs4eWbATMe8Z3epaRUu%2BmGvrfQrPtCc3zHp4%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL:
https://www.scotiabank.com/women-initiative/ca/en.html?elqTrackId=e717e7e2f3b24ec18ea3cc5231dd6f84

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HELIX RISE will also host an exciting panel discussion speaking about financial empowerment for women. Our featured panelists include:

- Alida Pellegrino, Vice President, Credit Operations & Business Controls, Scotiabank
- Melissa Houston, CPA, Founder, She Means Profit
- Shauna Frederick, CPA, Co-founder, The Finance Cafe

Led by Seneca graduate Stephanie Henry — Traffic Reporter, Breakfast Television & Automotive Guest Expert, Cityline — this group of dynamic changemakers will discuss their success stories, share advice for aspiring female leaders and take audience questions.