Voices making waves: Kara Kornhauser Kara Kornhauser is the Experiential Education Program Coordinator for Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska and Fostering Science. She previously served as a science instructor for Girls* in the Forest and has been an instructor with Fostering Science for 6 years.

Please join us for our next conversation on women + cryospheric decade, focusing on investing in inclusive, youth-focused leadership development to shape the next generation of leaders working to protect and steward the cryosphere. All are welcome! Register here: water.usask.ca/events/2026/...

Voices making waves: Rob Simm Dr. Rob Simm is a Senior VP at Stantec, with over 35 years of experience supporting communities and industries in delivering safe and reliable water/wastewater systems. Join us on Jan 22 for a conversation on water + mining with Rob! water.usask.ca/events/2026/...

Voices making waves: Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley Jocelyn is the founder of Prairie Catalyst Consulting Corp, author of Active Allyship and creator of the Ally Activation Model. Her work helps organizations build workplace cultures that work better for everyone.

Big news! The 2026 #WomenPlusWater Conversation Series is here Inspiring experts will discuss critical water issues, with a focus on diverse voices, lived experiences, and the challenges and opportunities for women and equity-deserving groups. water.usask.ca/women-plus-w... ALL are welcome!

In February 2025, Lynda Yorke joined us for a conversation on inclusive fieldwork and shared a booklet: 10 ways to build inclusivity and accessibility into your fieldwork If you used or drew from this booklet, please fill out this form to inform the researchers of the impact of their project

Voices making waves: jake moore jake is an intermedia artist whose primary medium is space – treating everything from exhibitions to administrative and capacity-building projects as sculptural acts that reshape public environments through immersive installations. @usaskartsci.bsky.social

Voices making waves: Andrew Denton Andrew is the Director of the new School for the Arts at @usaskartsci.bsky.social. He has a collaborative practice spanning art-design-science and art-design-education contexts, as well as research engaging with non-human design ethics and climate emergency.

Voices making waves: Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer Rebeka is a visual artist & creative communications advisor with experience in climate justice, social change & humanitarian fields. She founded/hosts The Heart Gallery podcast, exploring the intersections of art & social issues www.the-heart-gallery.org

Voices making waves: Dani Lindamood Dani Lindamood is the Program Director for Wellington Water Watchers, an eNGO dedicated to protecting local water resources from corporate extraction and pollution through advocacy, education, & activism. www.waterwatchers.ca

Merging art and science helps make climate change more relatable and emotionally impactful, turning complex data into compelling narratives that inspire awareness and action. #SciArt #ArtSci #Climate Join us on April 10th for a conversation on the art-climate nexus! usask-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Voices making waves: Dr. Laura Thomson Laura is an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Integrated Glacier Monitoring Practices at Queen's University. She is also the Canadian national correspondent with the World Glacier Monitoring Service.

Voices making waves: Caroline Côté Caroline is a Canadian adventure filmmaker & polar guide renowned for her solo expeditions in polar environments. Her work focuses on capturing images during her journeys to present in documentaries, aiming to inspire and educate audiences about the natural world.

Voices making waves: Sunwi Maskey Sunwi is a Cryosphere Research Associate at @icimod.bsky.social specializing in glacial lake outburst flood modelling & monitoring glaciers/permafrost in Nepal. She led the HKH Women on Ice field expedition that empowered women in glaciology & mountaineering fields

Voices making waves: Corinne Schuster-Wallace Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace is the Executive Director of the @usaskwater.bsky.social. She founded the Women Plus Water community, is a chairholder with Cansu Global SITE and @unesco.org Mountain Water Sustainability, as is recognized as a Water Shero.

Please join us for our next #WomenPlusWater conversation on the world's water towers - mountains and glaciers! Our guests will share their experiences with and knowledge about glaciers worldwide, what is happening to them, and how that impacts downstream communities. water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Thank you to everyone who joined the inclusive fieldwork conversation with our amazing guests! We appreciate all of the engagement during the event - we want to continue the conversation online! Comment your questions/advice/resources below!

Voices making waves: Lynda Yorke Dr Lynda Yorke is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, and Degree Programme Director at @bugeography.bsky.social. She is a Quaternary geomorphologist focusing her research on the intersection of climate change, cultural heritage, and coastal communities.

Voices making waves: Aude Vincent Aude is a hydrogeologist and author interested in the anthropic impacts on water resources and the water cycle. She currently works as a water protection officer in Sweden, and researches the history of women in #geology as a side project!

Voices making waves: Isabel Hilgendag As a Northern Research Coordinator, Isabel manages @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social research facilities in Yellowknife, NT, and helps a diverse range of research teams. Isabel has fieldwork experience in freshwater & coastal marine ecology in Canada and Germany.

Our next #WomenPlusWater conversation will provide insights on how to make water-related fieldwork safer, more inclusive, and empowering for everyone! ALL are welcome to attend! #water water.usask.ca/events/2025/... This event is being held on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Did you miss last week's #WomenPlusWater conversation on the water-climate crisis in small island states? The recording for the event is now online! English: youtu.be/vLOoI4PVEvk French: youtu.be/NyM3HfjMShk

Voices making waves: Ashley Lashley Ashley Lashley, founder of The Ashley Lashley Foundation, is an inspiring youth leader, advocate, and changemaker in climate & water justice. She has spearheaded impactful programs addressing the intersections of climate change, health, and community resilience.

Voices Making Waves: Gerry Eijkemans Dr. Gerry Eijkemans, Director of Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity at the Pan American Health Organization, brings over 30 years of global experience leading programs to promote and protect health.

Voices Making Waves: Hayden Billingy Hayden is a Development Consultant from St. Vincent and the Grenadines with >18 years of experience in Protected Areas and Park Planning, Forest Ecosystem Management, and Environmental Assessment. He is currently pursuing his MSc at the @usask.bsky.social.

Our first #WomenPlusWater conversation in 2025 is just 10 days away! Join us and our guests as they discuss the critical role of women and gender-diverse voices in addressing the unique water-climate challenges small island states face. All are welcome! Register 👉 water.usask.ca/events/2025/...

💧 Calling all Women+ in Water! Women Plus Water is excited to host an Expert List designed to amplify the voices of women and gender-diverse experts in water-related fields. Use the list. Be on the list. 🔗https://water.usask.ca/women-plus-water/expert-list/index.php

We’re excited to announce our 2025 Conversation Series! This series celebrates the voices of women and gender-diverse individuals leading the charge in water research, advocacy, and innovation. #WomenPlusWater Registration is now open: womenpluswater.org/conversations

We’re here to celebrate and amplify the voices of gender-diverse individuals in the water sector! From researchers & advocates to practitioners & community leaders, our mission is to foster conversations that inspire change, spark innovation, & build a more sustainable future. womenpluswater.org