Women in Business: June 18, 2026 - Schulich School of Business

Women in Business Networking Event
Don’t miss this inspiring evening designed to empower and connect women in business! Join us in-person on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM (ET) at Manulife, 200 Bloor Street East, for an unforgettable event exploring the challenges and opportunities women face in business today.

Gain valuable insights from current students and alumni as they share their experiences navigating business school and building successful careers. Be inspired by our keynote speaker and a distinguished panel of Schulich alum. This is your chance to connect with a vibrant community of like-minded women and discover Schulich’s unwavering commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of learning, networking, and inspiration!

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Women in Business Agenda (click to expand)

Registration and Networking Reception

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5:30 PM – 6:45 PM ET

Check-in with the registration desk at the main entrance
Enjoy some refreshments as you network with other attendees at the reception

Welcome and Opening Remarks

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6:45 PM – 7:00 PM ET

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Luba Pan, Executive Director, Student Services and International Relations, Schulich School of Business Luba Pan, Executive Director, Student Services and International Relations, Schulich School of Business

Luba Pan, MBA. MEd
Executive Director of Student Services & International Relations

Luba Pan is the Executive Director of Student Services and International Relations at the Schulich School of Business, York University. With nearly a decade of progressive leadership experience at York, Luba has held key roles across student recruitment, enrolment services, and academic operations—most recently serving as Director of Student and Enrolment Services and as Associate Registrar & Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions.

She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and a Master of Education in Higher Education from York University. Drawing on her combined expertise in business and education, Luba is dedicated to advancing student success, global engagement, and service excellence.

Keynote Speaker

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7:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET

Keynote Speaker Presentation and Q&A

Alumni Panel

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7:30 – 8:25 PM ET

Panel Moderator – Dr. Ela Veresiu, Assistant Professor of Marketing
Alumni panelists to be shared closer to the event.

Winny Shen, Associate Professor of Organization Studies, Schulich School of Business Winny Shen, Associate Professor of Organization Studies, Schulich School of Business

Ela Veresiu is an Associate Professor of Marketing, the Marketing Area Coordinator, and the Marketing PhD Program Coordinator at York University’s Schulich School of Business. Professor Veresiu studies how markets, including both public and private sectors, can better serve underrepresented consumer groups. Professor Veresiu has been awarded the prestigious Sidney J. Levy Award, the Ferber Award Honorable Mention, the York University Research Leader Award, and the Schulich Research Excellence Fellowship. Her work has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), published in the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Research, and the Journal of Advertising, among others, as well as featured by CBC News, The Conversation, and The National Post.