OHEA Speaker Series
November 3rd, November 18th, December 1st
​#CreatingConnections
​#OHEA2020
About the Speaker Series
The Ontario Home Economics Association (OHEA) speaker series is geared towards Professional Home Economists (P.H.Ec.), Registered Dietitians (R.D.), food and health bloggers, and university students. Speakers are selected through a committee made up of individuals with diverse career backgrounds and look to hit multiple facets of home economics. Due to the pandemic, the OHEA speaker series were held online with a series of panelists.

#OHEA2020 - a series of professional development, networking and fun for delegates, sponsors and speakers!
Benefits of OHEA's Speaker Series
By attending the OHEA speaker series, you will: 
  • Expand your network, 
  • Reconnect with members, 
  • Learn from outstanding keynote speakers and panel discussions
November 3, 2020
7PM - 8:30PM 
Creating Connections
Panelists:
Ellen Pruden, Director, Canola Eat Well ​
Mairlyn Smith, PHEc, Author, TV Personality
Erin MacGregor, RD, PHEc
Jeannette Andrashewski, Teacher, Farmer
Join Ellen, Mairlyn, Erin and Jeannette for an online  panel discussion and networking session to find out their thoughts and guiding principles in building a successful farm to food community. Learn about 5 pillars of community building along with guest experts in community connections and how you can join or grow your own community.  In this online session, we will convey the spirit of Canola Eat Well: when we learn together; we grow together. ​
November 18, 2020
7PM - 8:30PM 
Managing Money in Difficult Times
Speaker:
Stacy Yanchuk Olesky, MSc., CEPF, PHEc.

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In her helpful and sincere manner, Stacy offers advice as well as hands-on activities on:
  • How to manage short-term cash flow challenges,
  • Ways to prioritize spending and save money,
  • How to prepare a long-term personal finance strategy from student living to retirement
December 1, 2020
7PM - 8:30PM 
Wellness and Human Bonds
Speaker:
Chloe Chow, Co-founder, Vent Over Tea 

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Chloe shares a candid look into her personal struggles with mental health and how she found human connection to be a crucial element in maintaining mental wellness.  In a world where many people were already self-isolating behind social media pre-pandemic, it is ever more important to find ways to connect meaningfully with others. Join Chloe for an enlightening talk and networking session to learn more about ways to build relations and increase conversations.
Click here to view the recorded sessions.
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