Just The Facts With Rolene Marks
She Day Vancouver
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 - 5:00 PM | JCC Wosk Auditorium
In Vancouver, SHE DAY is celebrated with trailblazing women, a vendor marketplace, refreshments, connection, and meaningful conversation.
SHE DAY Vancouver Highlights
- Trailblazing women in business, medicine, and culture—leaders building iconic brands and driving purpose-led change;
- A community shuk featuring local, women-led businesses, vendors in beauty, fashion, health, and wellness.
- Refreshments, connection, and meaningful conversation
- MORE DETAILS BELOW
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.
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.
Join the movement
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Dr. Tamara Shenkier
Dr. Tamara Shenkier is a Vancouver-based medical oncologist and educator who retired from BC Cancer in November 2025 after a 31-year clinical career, focused on breast cancer care since 2014. She held senior leadership roles in medical education and governance, including Program Director of the UBC Medical Oncology Training Program and Chair of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Medical Oncology Specialty Committee, and was the inaugural Medical Director of the After Breast Cancer Service, a BC Cancer–BC Women’s collaboration supporting survivorship care.
She also played a central role in physician leadership and engagement, serving as President of the BC Cancer Medical Staff Engagement Society and the BC Cancer Medical–Dental Staff Association, revitalizing physician voice, collaboration, and wellness across the organization. More recently, she served as Vice-Chair of the Provincial Health Services Authority Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (PHSA HAMAC), contributing to system-level medical governance. She was recognized with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award (Education, Training & Development) in 2024.
Outside of work, Tamara is most proud of being married for 37 years and the mother of two adult daughters. She values friendships, family, and community and loves spending time in the natural beauty of British Columbia. She has raised significant funds through sponsored cycling events for Callanish, a local non-profit that offers a restorative retreat and healing community for people whose lives have been irrevocably changed by cancer (callanish.org). She also supports the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver as a long-time volunteer canvasser.
Tamara is an inaugural and ongoing board member of the Jewish Medical Association of British Columbia, founded in early 2024 to help create a supportive professional home for Jewish physicians and health professionals, foster mentorship across generations, and strengthen Jewish voice and belonging in healthcare. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, cycling, skiing, walking her dog in the forest — and singing enthusiastically (if not expertly) in community choirs.
Laura Mossey
Laura Mossey is here today as an ally.
Raised in Ontario, Laura earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Western Ontario, where she was first introduced to Middle Eastern history. She completed her teaching degree at UBC and returned to Ontario for a full-time career as an elementary school teacher and Literacy Consultant with the Durham District School Board. In 2013, her family relocated to Port Moody, BC.
Today, Laura works as a teacher-on-call with SD43 Coquitlam, often teaching history and using the classroom as an opportunity to clarify misconceptions about Israel. Her most important role is being a wife and mother to two children. Her son, Nathaniel, studies engineering at Queen’s University, and her daughter, Michaela, is in Grade 11 and deeply passionate about social issues.
Laura has committed herself to listening and learning so she can speak with historical clarity and factual integrity in defense of Israel and Canada’s Jewish community. Since October 7, she has read more than 30 books on Islam, Israel, and the conflict. In March 2025, she traveled to Israel with JNF Greater Toronto — a profoundly life-changing experience.
In 2025, Laura was the recipient of an Allyship Award from the Vancouver Jewish community, presented through the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. She is also an outspoken advocate for social justice and Israel on social media.
Raised in the Anglican Church, Laura always understood Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people. Her resolve to stand up for Canada’s Jewish community is rooted in a deep respect for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and for Jewish values of ethical responsibility, social justice, and compassion. She is currently studying the Torah through participation in the 929 Project.
Ruth M'Rav-Jankelowitz
Ruth M’Rav Jankelowitz is an NCIDQ-qualified interior designer with over 30 years of experience in commercial and hospitality design. She has worked internationally with leading fashion and lifestyle brands including Timberland, Bebe, Polo, DKNY, Nike, Balle, and Nine West.
Ruth’s portfolio spans retail, restaurant, corporate, and hospitality environments. She currently works with established restaurant groups and commercial clients such as OEB Breakfast Co., Tap & Barrel, Earnest Ice Cream, Field and Social, and Return It.
Known for her strategic and practical approach, Ruth brings deep expertise in translating brand identity, operational needs, and customer experience into built environments that perform.
MODERATOR:
Jocelyn Brown
Jocelyn has served the Jewish community as a board member of Hillel BC, CHW, Vancouver Jewish Film Festival, Richmond Jewish Day School, and the Kehila Society. Jocelyn lives in Steveston, Richmond, with her husband and their two university-aged children.
VENDOR MARKETPLACE:
A community shuk featuring local, women-led businesses, vendors in beauty, fashion, health, and wellness.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
We are grateful for a generous donation from the Estate of Libby Feldman.
DIAMOND SPONSOR
EMERALD SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Karen Anne James
BRONZE SPONSORS
Fran Goldberg
Eva Kaplan
Cindy Wine
Deborah Youngson
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Cambie Store
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.
