Celebrating Women In Leadership - International Women's Day 2024 at UCC

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Tune into this insightful discussion from an International Women’s Day event held at University College Cork (UCC) on March 8, 2024. This episode features exclusive insights and interviews with renowned speakers who highlight the critical importance of diversity and female leadership in various sectors.

In this episode, you'll hear from:

• Maaike van Koldam, Dutch Ambassador, who highlights the ongoing efforts and challenges in achieving gender parity in leadership roles.

• Commander Roberta O’Brien, the trailblazing first woman to become a Commander in the Irish Naval Service. She discusses her inspiring career in a male-dominated sphere.
• Ali O’Mahony, Students Union Education Officer who shares her personal experiences as a young female leader and discusses UCC’s initiatives to address gender-based violence and promote bystander intervention programs.
• Tom O’Halloran, from LAYA Healthcare, who passionately speaks about the advantages of a gender-diverse team and the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace free from bias in recruitment and career development.
• Orla Joyce, Legal Director at Heineken in Cork, who highlights the economic and organizational benefits of a workforce with gender equality and diversity.

Join us for this insightful discussion as we celebrate the contributions and perspectives of these remarkable leaders and explore how female leadership is driving positive change towards a more inclusive society.

Thanks to DIBA for driving this initiative, and to the Dutch Embassy for sponsoring this event.