Dinner with
Industry 2026
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This event provides the opportunity to connect with female professionals from industry and academia in science and engineering. Attendees will hear from dynamic speakers sharing real-world stories, while enjoying a delicious dinner.
We have an incredible lineup of speakers and can’t wait to bring everyone together for a night of inspiration, networking, and meaningful conversations!
Date: February 28th, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Delta Hotels Kingston (1 Johnson St.)
Tickets are limited, so be sure to grab yours soon, we’d love to see you there!
Meet Our 2026 Speakers
Jordan Leitch
Anesthesiologist and intensivist at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She is the Postgraduate Program Director of the Anesthesiology Residency Training Program, and is also actively engaged in research. Dr. Leitch is currently running a trimodal prehabilitation trial using virtual care to optimize patient’s physical fitness prior to major surgery.
Rachel Baker
The Robins Family Assistant Professor of Engineering Chemistry at Queen’s University, where she began her appointment in 2023, with a cross-appointment to the Department of Chemistry. Her early impact on the scientific community has earned her a place on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Science.
Kristine Spekkens
Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy, where she is the Canada Research Chair in Gas-Rich Galaxy Structure. She leads a research group that focuses on understanding the structure and evolution of nearby galaxies.
Tiffanie Bankosky
Engineering Program Manager at Lumentum and has been working there since graduating from Queen’s Eng Phys in 2022. Though she did a 16-month internship at IPG Photonics, she’ll always be a Sci’21 at heart. Tiffanie is also one of the co-instructors (with her twin sister) of the Queen’s Karate Club!
Yvette MacIsaac
Graduated class of ‘89 with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from TUNS (Dal Tech). She worked for 9 years at DuPont (Invista) as a process engineer, supervisor, and manufacturing engineer. From there, she transitioned to manufacturing leadership at Hershey’s in Smiths Falls for the next 10 years.
Brunch with
Industry 2025
Hidden Gems in the Industry
This year’s theme highlights lesser-known career pathways across STEM fields while emphasizing the importance of promoting inclusivity for women of all backgrounds in these areas. From groundbreaking research to innovative career paths, these hidden gems are shaping the future in ways you won’t want to miss. Join us to hear from our keynote speakers, network with peers, win raffle prizes, and enjoy a delicious brunch!
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