Join us on Thursday, February 12th for the 2026 WGCC Annual General Meeting (AGM), followed by a networking lunch and an engaging presentation by Heart & Stroke. This insightful session will explore women’s unique health risks, including women's heart health and stress, the impacts of pregnancy and menopause, and introduce an innovative health & safety risk screening tool designed to support women across life stages. Plus, a special WGCC announcement awaits…stay tuned for the exciting reveal at the event!
WHEN: Thursday February 12, 2026
- 11:00 AM (EST) / 8:00 AM (PST) – In-person arrival & registration
- 11:30 AM (EST) / 8:30 AM (PST) – Annual General Meeting
- 12:15 PM (EST) / 9:15 AM (PST) – Networking lunch
- 12:45 PM (EST) / 9:45 AM (PST) – Presentation
WHERE: The AGM and featured session will be delivered in a hybrid format, with both online and in-person attendance options.
In-Person: Torys LLP at: 79 Wellington St. W. – 33rd Floor, TD South Tower Toronto, ON M5K 1N2 (MAP)
Virtual: Link to follow
CPD: The Heart and Stroke presentation has been approved for accreditation by the Law Society of Ontario. Click HERE for details.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Registration opens for in-person attendees at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST and the AGM will begin at 11:30 AM EST / 8:30 AM PST.
Click HERE to view the AGM documents.
PLEASE NOTE: Voting Members who are unable to attend the meeting either in person or virtually are requested to complete the PROXY FORM. To facilitate administration of the upcoming meetings, Voting Members are encouraged to complete and submit their proxies by 12:00 pm (EST) on Friday February 6, 2026.
Heart & Stroke is honoured to join WGCC to share insights on women’s heart and brain health, a critical issue for leaders balancing demanding careers and personal responsibilities. This presentation is designed to inform, inspire, and foster meaningful connections!
Kindly register for this event by 12:00 PM (EST) on Friday, February 6th.
COST: Complimentary, included in your WGCC membership.
Panel Speakers:
Alexandra Hill-Mann, MHA, CHE (she/her)
Sr. Specialist, Health Equity, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Alex Hill-Mann is passionate about health equity and cultivating knowledge and skills in individuals and organizations to drive change. Prior to joining Heart & Stroke, she applied her professional expertise to health research, hospital care, municipal government, and organizational policy. She holds a Master of Health Administration degree from Dalhousie University and a CHE designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Alex was raised in the prairies and now lives in Toronto with her wife.
Trace Molson
Lariat Business Services Inc. & Director, Operational Excellence, BGO
Trace joined the Ontario Provincial Board in 2020. She is also Business Manager for Stephen Walters Professional Corporation, a private corporate and commercial law firm in Mississauga and Hamilton.
From 2003 to 2012, Trace was a General Manager at Bentall Kennedy managing in excess of one million square feet of office and industrial space for one of Canada’s foremost financial institutions. Previously, Trace was with Brookfield Lepage Johnson Controls Facility Management Services. Trace also has experience managing residential long-term care and student housing.
Like many of us, Trace has numerous family members and friends who have been impacted by heart and stroke conditions. Two of her children were born with congenital heart defects; one was diagnosed in her mid-teens and required open heart surgery. Trace is deeply grateful for Heart and Stroke’s long-standing commitment to research and development.
Trace earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo and an MBA in Finance from Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
Moderator:
Melanie Rodriguez
Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy & Partnerships, Heart & Stroke
A purpose-driven executive with cross‑sector experience across the Americas, she has built major partnerships that have raised millions for education, workforce development, and health initiatives. Melanie previously managed a $200 million risk analysis portfolio, led an international education foundation, and represented Canada at the G7 Youth Summit. She has completed fellowships with the Forté Foundation and the International Women’s Forum, and executive education at Harvard Business School, INSEAD, Schulich, and Ivey. Her commitment to this mission is personal; she lost her father to a stroke twelve years ago; and it inspires her work to create a healthier future for families across Canada.
To learn more about the Heart and Stroke Foundation, click HERE.
NOTE: If you're not yet a member and would like to attend the lunch and/or presentation, please email: info@womengc.ca.
*For any inquiries and in the event you need to cancel your registration, contact us via email at: info@womengc.ca.
Generously hosted and sponsored by
WOMEN GENERAL 