Tequity+ What Progress Requires: Gloria Steinem’s Legacy and the Work Ahead
About the event
How much has changed for women at work, in leadership, and in positions of influence? And what still needs to change for those coming next?
Using Gloria Steinem’s legacy as a starting point, this Tequity+ conversation looks across generations at Then. Now. Next. Together with Jennifer Williams, President and CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, we’ll explore what previous generations changed, what women are navigating today, and what progress should look like from here.
THEN: What has changed during our careers and across generations?
NOW: Where have we made progress, and where does reality still fall short?
NEXT: What do we want people entering the workforce today to experience differently, and what will it take to get there?
Event Details:
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕣 Doors open 8:30 a.m. | Conversation begins 8:45 a.m.
📍 7 Ricketts Road
🎟️ Free | Registration required
What to expect
This isn’t a traditional panel. The conversation won’t stay on the stage, and the room is part of it. Come ready to listen, contribute, challenge ideas and learn from experiences different from your own.
Who this is for
Women and gender-diverse people across industries, generations and career stages. That includes CEOs, founders, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, established professionals, people bringing professional experience from around the world, students and anyone early in their career.
Meet the speaker and hosts
Featured speaker: Jennifer Williams, President and CEO, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Jennifer was appointed CEO in 2021. Prior to that, Jennifer served as Hydro’s President and held roles in operations and regulatory. Jennifer joined Hydro in 2014, having previously worked with both Newfoundland Power and the St. John’s International Airport Authority.
A Memorial University graduate, Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and is a member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador. Jennifer was awarded the Fellow of Engineers Canada and was elected as a Fellow to the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
Jennifer was appointed an Alliance Ambassador for the Government of Canada’s Energy and Electricity Workforce Alliance; she serves on the Memorial University Civil Engineering Advisory Committee Meeting and is an industry advisor to the University of Waterloo Geo Engineering program. Jennifer proudly served as a Board Member for the Cancer Care Foundation Newfoundland & Labrador for several years, amongst other numerous volunteer activities.
Recent honors include one of the “Faces of the Industry” Awards by Electricity Canada in 2025, the King Charles III Coronation Medal on behalf of the Government of Canada (2025), Newfoundland and Labrador’s Confederation 75th Anniversary Medal (2025), one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Business, and Canadian Woman of Renewable Energy Award (2022) by WiRE.
Facilitator: Renata Lang, Workforce Integration Specialist
Renata will guide the conversation with Jennifer.
About Tequity+
Led by Jacqueline Lee and Heather Stamp, Tequity+ is a community for meaningful conversation, shared learning, and professional connection. The heart of Tequity+ is making strangers comfortable enough to share, realizing how much more alike we are than different, and empowering people to take ownership of their career direction. This is our first session under the official partnership with Amal Unite & Empower.
Help shape the conversation
When you register, you’ll see a few optional questions. Responses are shared anonymously to help guide the discussion, and you’re welcome to skip any of them.
Spots are limited, so register early.