The Women of Influence Awards are proud to announce Cecilia Ntombizodwa Mzvondiwa as the keynote speaker for the 2022 virtual event.

Cecilia has been influential in our community working as a lawyer and professional development coach and serving on several community boards and organizations including the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta, the Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership, and the Swan City Rotary Club of Grande Prairie. Her previous experience as an Immigration Consultant saw her supporting HIV North (now known as Northreach Society) and the Chamber of Commerce.

Cecilia was born and raised in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia). She attended the University of Zimbabwe and obtained a Bachelor of Arts Dual Honors in Philosophy and Religion in 2000 before moving to Canada in 2001 where she attended Royal Roads University and graduated with a Master’s in Human Security and Peace Building.  Following that, she completed a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of South Africa in 2014.

As a life-long learner and advocate for diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism, Cecilia is pleased to share her message on how to #BreakTheBias at the Women of Influence Awards Ceremony on March 8.

Registration for the virtual event is open to everyone in the community and available at cityofgp.com/womenofinfluence.

About Women of Influence Awards

The Women of Influence Awards were created to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) in Grande Prairie while celebrating women’s achievements and promoting equal opportunity for all.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is an event recognized worldwide to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to advocate for the continued advancements of equal rights. The IWD 2022 theme is #BreaktheBias. It is a call-to-action to challenge and call out gender bias, discrimination, and stereotyping and seek out and celebrate women’s achievements.