Join us for the third installment of the Wellness Series, hosted by the Lakeshore Principal's Office, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
This session will focus on social wellness with keynote speaker Samra Zafar who will provide insight on how authenticity fosters human connection and authentic leadership. Light lunch will be provided to those who attend in person and all attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a special prize!Register now
Details
| Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2023 |
| In-person location | Lakeshore Campus, G Building, room 101A/101B (formerly G Commons) |
| Virtual location | Event will be livestreamed. Link will be shared via email with those who register. |
| Itinerary | 12 to 12:05 p.m. - Light lunch will be served to in-person attendees 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. - Keynote speaker Raflle Prize winner will be anounced after the keynote |
Speaker bio:
Samra Zafar is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, and social entrepreneur who advocates for equity, inclusion, mental health and human rights. After escaping a decade of abuse living as a child bride in Canada, she pursued her education as a single mother working multiple jobs and completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Economics from the University of Toronto with the highest distinction, winning over a dozen awards and scholarships. Samra has been a mentor to dozens of women over the course of her career in their journey to pursue their dreams and goals. Her speaking portfolio includes 3 TED Talks, UNICEF, United Way, Yale University and many non- profits, corporations and universities across the world. Previously an executive in financial services, Samra is currently attending Medical School at McMaster University to pursue her goal as a doctor in the field of Mental Health. As a Keynote Speaker, she continues to share her powerful messages through story-telling, actionable take-aways and lessons in the fields of DEI, mental health, social justice, authentic leadership and resilience.
