What is WILL?
Women in Leadership Laurier’s (WILL) primary focus is to promote equality, diversity and inclusion while fostering the continuous growth and development of female students interested in various areas of business. We aim to nurture, empower and inspire female leaders from diverse backgrounds by providing students with resources, information and support needed to succeed in today’s professional environment. Together, we hope to embrace the knowledge, expertise and experiences of industry professionals, communities and our peers to enable success without boundaries.
What does WILL do?
WILL Events
Our events provide students the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers, a variety of companies and network with professionals to learn more about fields that interest them.
Mentorship Program
Our Mentorship Program pairs mentors and mentees together based on similar interests and goals. The pairings work closely together to foster a relationship that benefits the growth and development of each other.
Philanthropy Initiatives
WILL aims to give back to the Waterloo community by supporting local non for profits. Last year the WILL team participated in a 10km walk to support the Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
Meet the Co-Presidents
Annette Schiller, Co-President
Jensen Tait, Co-President
Annette and Jensen joined the WILL family in their first and second years of university and immediately fell in love. Annette started her journey as Director of Events and Director of Corporate Relations, moving up to VP of Corporate Relations, and finally making her way to Co-President. Jensen on the other hand started as a Video Specialist, then became VP of Digital Media, and finally Co-President. Women in Leadership Laurier’s (WILL) primary focus is to promote equality, diversity and inclusion while fostering the continuous growth and development of female students interested in various areas of business… and Annette and Jensen wanted to represent exactly that. Throughout their time at Laurier, they’ve made it their goal to inspire female leaders from diverse backgrounds in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Annette and Jensen are passionate about providing students with resources, information and support needed to succeed in today’s professional environment, and becoming industry leaders. They absolutely love their WILL family and couldn’t be prouder of the team that they’re grown into today.