Elevate Entre-Nous

On May 28, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the iconic Rideau Club, , join Elevate International—in collaboration with —for an inspiring edition of Elevate Entre-Nous, in honour of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health.

This special evening will spotlight the power of leadership, advocacy, and research in advancing women’s health and wellness, through the theme:

“Women’s Health is Women’s Power: Leading With Science, Compassion, and Action.”

Moderated by , President & CEO of Elevate International, this dynamic panel will feature distinguished leaders shaping the future of women’s health:

• , Vice-President of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
• , Founder and President, GAB Group Inc. | Co-Chair, Campaign to Create Tomorrow
• , Physician, Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital | Clinical Research Chair, Perinatal Research and Epidemiology, OHRI
• Dr. Kerri Ritchie, Senior Psychologist, Wellness Program at The Ottawa Hospital

Together, we will explore how women’s health directly impacts every sector of society and how we can lead transformative change—locally and globally—through research, policy, advocacy, and care.

Featured Panelists

🔹 Jennifer Van Noort
Vice-President of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
A celebrated philanthropic leader, Jennifer spearheads the $500-million Campaign to Create Tomorrow. Her leadership is reshaping healthcare in our city and empowering innovation that will serve generations to come.

🔹 Ginger Bertrand
Founder and President, GAB Group Inc. | Co-Chair, Campaign to Create Tomorrow
Ginger is an award-winning publicist and passionate advocate for healthcare innovation. A recognized Forty Under 40 recipient and RBC Women of Influence nominee, she brings her energy to improving lives and strengthening our community.

🔹 Dr. Darine El-Chaâr
Physician, Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital | Clinical Research Chair, Perinatal Research and Epidemiology, OHRI
Dr. El-Chaâr is a leading voice in maternal health. Her work addresses complex pregnancy challenges and elevates research in areas like diabetes, breastfeeding, and vaccine safety—contributing to safer, healthier outcomes for mothers and babies.

🔹 Dr. Kerri Ritchie
Senior Psychologist, Wellness Program at The Ottawa Hospital
With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Ritchie is a mental health champion. She brings a thoughtful and compassionate perspective on the critical role of mental wellness in women’s healthcare and community wellbeing.

Entre-Nous events are part of the Elevate Women initiative dedicated to advancing women’s leadership and economic empowerment. Held at the historic Rideau Club, with its spectacular view of Parliament as our backdrop, these events are intended to spark conversations and connections that empower women to be leaders of change.

Our organisation, Co-Host and Venue

Elevate International is an organization dedicated to inspire, empower, and elevate women and girls locally and globally. We are committed to advance women’s leadership and economic growth while creating leadership and mentoring programs for the next generation of women in leadership. Our mission is to united inclusive leaders from all sectors to further advance gender diversity in leadership. As a result, we build thriving communities: socially, economically and politically. Throughout the year we host Entre-Nous events to create conversations that promote inclusive leadership and empower women to be leaders of change in their communities.

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is an organization dedicated to reshaping the future of healthcare. For over a decade, it has pushed the boundaries of research, innovation, and patient care—transforming what once seemed impossible into life-changing realities.

Through the historic Campaign to Create Tomorrow, a $500-million initiative, the Foundation is supporting the creation of a new campus, advancing world-class research, and providing cutting-edge equipment and treatments. As the fundraising arm of The Ottawa Hospital—the largest hospital in Eastern Ontario—the Foundation works closely with our community to enhance care, strengthen medical research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and ensure that patients and families receive the very best support when they need it most.

Together, we are building a healthier tomorrow.

The Rideau Club is a respected meeting place in the National Capital where leading men and women from business, government and other segments of the community come together, in a welcoming atmosphere to further their shared interests. It cherishes its traditions while adapting to necessary change. The Club provides, at affordable cost, attractive and responsive facilities with excellent cuisine and service in a place where Members feel at home and which they are proud to share with their family, friends and associates. It provides practical benefit to Members in their social and business relationships.

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