Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and nominees.
We’ve announced our 2023 Women in Leadership winners on November 23rd during the Awards Ceremony. Please give a huge applause to your winners.
2023 Women in Leadership Winners

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT LEADER
Mary-Lou Johnston
Senior Manager, Business Development, City of Mississauga – MiWay- Transit Division,
MiWay

EMERGING LEADER
Jennifer Baldo
Director, Product Integration,
Ethoca, a Mastercard Company

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE LEADER
Stefanie De Adder
Manager – Strategy, Insights & Planning, Customer Experience Division,
City of Toronto

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Celina Mankarios
CEO,
Etherea & Youth Social Impact

INSPIRATIONAL LEADER
Dr. Georgette Zinaty
Founder and CEO,
Women Helping Empower Women

LEADER IN CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Elaine Baxter-Trahair
Business Transition Lead,
Region of Durham

LEADER IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Janet Nolan
Assistant Supervisor,
Region of Durham

LEADER IN INNOVATION
Sahar Sam
Co-Founder and Chief Sciences Officer,
Solaires Enterprises Inc

LEADER IN PEOPLE & CULTURE
Judith Breen
Director — Strategic Partnerships,
Insight Canada

TECHNOLOGY LEADER
Roja Boina
Chapter Co-lead,
Women in Data