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​About the Session:
Carving Her Path: Redefining Leadership in Construction

This session explores what it means to lead, challenge norms, and thrive in a male-dominated industry. Rokhaya Gueye will dive into the realities of being a woman in construction—from navigating bias and breaking barriers to building inclusive spaces where others can rise.

Through honest reflections and hard-won insights, Rok will unpack how leadership is not just about titles or tools, but about resilience, advocacy, and showing up for others. Whether you're in the trades or any space where you're underrepresented, this session will leave you inspired to carve your own path—and help others do the same.

About Our Guest Speaker:
Rokhaya (Rok) Gueye, Award Winning Leader, Trailblazer, Advocate. Stakeholder Relations & Ontario Chair of the Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB), Carpenters Regional Council

Rokhaya Gueye Award-Winning Leader | Trailblazer | Advocate | Carpenter Affectionately known as Rok, is a dedicated leader at the Carpenters Regional Council and the Ontario Chair of Sisters in the Brotherhood. A graduate of George Brown College in Construction Engineering Technician Management, she began her career in construction but transitioned to telecommunications for nearly two decades due to childcare challenges. In 2020, Rok reignited her passion for the trades by joining the Carpenters Union. As a multi- lingual certified coach, mentor, and advocate, Rok is committed to empowering women, youth, and BIPOC community to pursue careers in construction while championing diversity and inclusion. With her extensive experience in leadership, community service, and advocacy, Rok inspires transformative change and continues to make a positive impact across the construction industry and beyond.

About Our Guest Host:
Dominique Riviere, Founder & Principal, Fictive Kin Equity Lab

Dr. Dominique Riviere earned her Ph.D. from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, at the University of Toronto. Since then, she has held positions in research, policy analysis, and business operations across multiple sectors, including post-secondary education and technology / innovation. In 2020, Dr. Riviere created Fictive Kin Equity Lab. Fictive Kin is a learning and development consultancy that supports highly sensitive equity advocates to release shame, build resilience, and leverage their sensitivity as a social justice superpower. Dr. Riviere is also an unapologetic romance junkie, an unabashed chocoholic, a ballet dancer, mother to the world’s most inquisitive 7-year-old, and wholly determined to someday live in a country where winter does not exist.

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BTI Friday Meetups are a weekly source of information and inspiration for the Black Talent Initiative community. This is a space to share, learn, and engage with talented leaders driving meaningful change.

What BTI Friday Meetups Offer:

• Engaging Updates – Share accomplishments and celebrate progress across the BTI network.
• Inspiring Speakers – Hear from trailblazers and changemakers shaping a brighter future.
• Thoughtful Discussions – Collaborate and explore solutions for systemic change across industries.
• Meaningful Connections – Build lasting relationships with like-minded professionals and leaders.

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