Just The Facts With Rolene Marks
SHE DAY Edmonton
A national celebration of women's power, creativity, and voice presented by CHW.
empowered. unstoppable. Creative. Fearless.
SHE IS YOU.
SHE DAY is CHW’s brand-new national event designed to inspire and connect communities across North America.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location to be disclosed upon registration
In Edmonton, SHE DAY is celebrated with inspiring guest speakers, refreshments, connection, and meaningful conversation.
SHE DAY is a multi-city celebration in honour of International Women’s Day, activating communities across Canada and in Florida in the United States.
SHE DAY programming explores themes of women’s empowerment, leadership, health, mental wellness, fashion, and beauty. Across the country, participants will experience an inspiring lineup of speakers, artists, and performers who spark conversation, creativity, and change—bringing communities together through uplifting talks, energizing performances, and engaging activities.
Proceeds from SHE DAY will support the Eden Association Trauma Therapy Center, providing critical trauma care for young women and girls in the south of Israel who have experienced severe trauma since October 7.
This is a sponsored event, so all you need to do is register to save your spot.
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GUEST SPEAKERS:
Tina Vanderworp, CCC, MPS
Counseling Psychotherapist
Tina Vanderworp is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting women, teens, couples, and families through trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
Tina integrates gentle yet powerful, body-based approaches that help individuals access emotions and memories with safety and compassion. A core part of her work includes inner child healing, supporting clients in addressing and healing childhood and past wounds so they can experience healing, self-connection, self-understanding and a new sense of vitality in their lives.
In her couples work, Tina focuses on restoring emotional safety, closeness, and intimacy as both partners learn to move from defensiveness and disconnection toward accountability, empathy, and secure attachment.
Tina holds a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Spirituality and is trained in Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, art therapy, grief counselling, and couples therapy. Her clinical specialties include PTSD, attachment injuries, parenting challenges, grief and loss, and women navigating their relationships, sexuality, and life transitions.
With a background in dance and authentic movement, Tina brings a somatic and holistic lens to mental health, attuning to the body and honoring it as an essential part of healing. She is married and is the mother of two daughters and is deeply passionate about empowering women to reclaim their voice, worth, and return to a sense of wholeness.
Carolina Carvalho Mendes
Advocate for Women’s Physical and Psychological Health
Carolina will speak about her experiences as a women's health advocate and how that affected her perspective of CHW projects during her recent trip to Israel.
Carolina Carvalho Mendes holds degrees in Physical Therapy and Psychology. After leaving Brazil in 2008 and stepping away from her career as a physiotherapist, she redirected her focus toward family life while raising her two daughters in Canada. As her family grew, Carolina felt a strong calling to contribute more broadly to her community. In 2024, she began her journey toward becoming a Registered Psychologist.
Carolina is deeply committed to women’s physical and psychological health and is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Jewish community in Edmonton as a volunteer with Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW).
In January, she travelled to Israel as part of the 2026 Impact Israel trip, where she witnessed firsthand the projects supported by CHW.
In her personal time, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors with her family, and swimming weekly with her husband.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We are grateful for a generous donation from the Estate of Libby Feldman.
DONATE IN LIEU OF ATTENDANCE
Thank you for your generosity.
IN SUPPORT OF EDEN ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1997, Eden Association is in the heart of the peripheral communities of the Gaza Envelope* and the Negev settlements with the mission to develop and establish innovative programs for the treatment of girls and women dealing with post-trauma and complex post-trauma. Since October 7, there has been an urgent need for therapeutic support for women.
Untreated trauma worsens over time, affecting mental and physical health, daily life, and relationships. For women, the impact extends to their families, communities, and Israel’s social resilience. With support from CHW, they are expanding their Trauma Therapy Center to prevent long-term suffering, restore hope, and build a healthier future.
If we exceed our goals for a project commitment, due to donor generosity, we reserve the right to reallocate the additional funds raised to other funding commitments in Israel or Canada.
