Stand With Her: Allyship in Action

Uniting to build a more inclusive future

We see you. The men who stand with us. The allies who speak up and show up. Your support matters — and now, we’re inviting you to take the next step.

Because standing together is just the beginning. Taking action is where real change begins.

Join United Way’s Women United for Stand With Her — a bold, solutions-focused event exploring our shared responsibility in the work of creating opportunities and equity for women and girls.

This is where conversations turn into commitments. Because when men act as active partners in the pursuit of equity, we unlock broader access to education for girls. We create safer, more inclusive workplaces. We increase women’s financial security and representation in leadership.

Here’s what’s in store:

🎤 Inspiring Speakers

Learn how allies can listen, use their influence, and champion opportunities that help level the playing field — at work, at home, and in our communities.

💬 Breaking Down the Barriers

Explore what authentic allyship looks like when it’s grounded in courage, accountability, and humility.

🤝 Calling Allies In

Discover how men and allies can speak up when it counts, make space for new voices, and help others rise — even when it’s uncomfortable.

🌍 Building a Future of Shared Responsibility

See how by working together we can strengthen families, open doors to education, create safer workplaces, and build communities where everyone has a fair chance to succeed.

Buy Tickets

Ticket sales close on March 5, 2026. To ensure Women United donations have the greatest impact on women and girls in our community, tickets will be priced at $50 each to help recover event costs.

Meet Our Panel of Speakers

Eric Dillon, President of General Bank of Canada 

One of the earliest male allies to join Women United, Eric brings a long-standing commitment to advancing gender equity in business and finance. A financial services executive and recognized innovator, he has helped shape community-based venture capital, social impact financing, and financial wellness initiatives across Canada. A champion of gender diversity and an award-winning community leader, Eric believes investing in women strengthens workplaces, economies, and communities.

Megan Finstad, Operational Excellence Leader at Dow Canada 

Megan is a senior leader at Dow Canada and a powerful example of advancing equity within a male-dominated industry. As Operational Excellence Leader, she drives strategy, continuous improvement, and learning across manufacturing operations, drawing on more than 14 years of experience in technical and leadership roles. Passionate about inclusive culture and talent development, Megan brings a practical, real-world lens to creating workplaces where women can thrive.

Jason Schauenberg, Project Engineer at Imperial Oil 

Jason is a Project Engineer at Imperial Oil and an active ally within his organization’s Women’s Interest Network (WIN). Motivated by his wife’s career in oil and gas and his role as a father to two daughters, Jason supports initiatives that promote equity and inclusion, including contributing to WIN communications and coordinating a Parental Leave Buddy Program. His approach shows how everyday allyship can help build more supportive, equitable workplaces.

What You’ll Experience

📸 Professional Headshots
Update your LinkedIn or personal brand with a complimentary professional headshot from photographer Daniel Friesen.

🎶 Live Music
Enjoy live music by Stringbeans Quartet, Edmonton’s premier pop string quartet. 

🤍 Silent Auction
Bid on curated items and experiences, with proceeds supporting programs that create opportunity for women and girls.

💎 Permanent Jewelry Station
Mark the moment with a piece that lasts with permanent jewelry by Luxe Links. Plus, 10% of all sales will be donated to Women United.

👕 Women United T-Shirt Sales
Wear your values. Women United t-shirts will be available for purchase.

Free On-Site Childcare 

To ensure this event is as barrier–free and accessible as possible, United Way is offering on-site childcare to parents who wish to attend. If you require childcare during this event, please indicate your need during registration checkout. 

Help Tackle Period Poverty! 

Bring a package of unopened menstrual products to the event for donation to United Way’s Period Promise collection drive. Donated items will be distributed to community members in need with the help of United Way’s frontline agency partners. Monetary donations will also be accepted. 

Thank You to Our Event Sponsor

Thank You to Our In-Kind Event Sponsors