Frances Crimmins will present the second lecture of the 2016 Blackfriars Lecture Series, which in 2016 focuses on the theme ‘Young People: Empowering our Future’.

The topic of Ms Crimmin’s presentation is ‘She Leads – Transforming Communities through Young Women’s Leadership’, which will explore why developing young women’s leadership is an essential mechanism to address gender equality, and to build a better community for all.

About Frances Crimmins:

Frances has a passion to see women achieve their potential and shape their communities. Her innate leadership ability was first recognised after she left high school and was named both Canberra Trainee of the Year and Australian Trainee of the Year. Moving from hospitality into a human resources role in the health sector, Frances’ natural drive and pursuit of excellence saw her establish her former employer as an Employer of Choice for Women, and ACT Employer of the Year for Apprenticeships & Traineeships.

Frances was drawn to YWCA Canberra in 2010 as she had always identified as a feminist and has a strong belief in social justice. She is committed to YWCA Canberra making a real and lasting difference to this community and is conscious that the organisation stands on the shoulders of the women who have gone before. Frances is Chair of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Committee for Women, the current Co-Chair of Anti-Poverty Week in the ACT, is a member of the ACT Women’s Services Network, and in 2015, received an Edna Ryan Award for advancing the status of women in the ACT.

This is a free event, but please RSVP by Friday 26 August, to OCD.Canberra@acu.edu.au.

For more information contact Danielle Leahy on (02) 6209 1129 or OCD.Canberra@acu.edu.au.

Please see also the attached flyer for more information.