Description

Explore the pervasive issue of ageism with Samantha Dzabic's compelling talk which offers profound insights and solutions for combatting discrimination based on age. Through vivid storytelling and personal reflections, Dzabic navigates the harsh realities faced by older individuals in the tech industry and beyond, highlighting the detrimental impact of age-related stereotypes on mental and physical health.

Ted Talk Presenter, Samantha Dzabic, is an experienced Human Resources professional, passionate about organizational transformation with a main focus on the people side of change, especially stakeholder and risk management. She has worked for both public and private organizations as the Head of Transformation. Her interests and research are in leadership development, neuroscience and the impact of technological, political and environmental changes on organizational behavior. Samantha is currently conducting a project on Ageism with high-profile clients and organisations. 

The DEI committee encourages you to read the following educational article to learn more about ageism in the STEM industry particularly against women: https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/2024/02/26/ageism-in-the-workplace/