Brittni is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto, where she studied Political Science and English Literature. She spent her third year studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a special interest in analyzing the global politics of sex and gender. As a volunteer member of the G(irls)20 research team, Brittni will be helping with a variety of research projects, and will be authoring various blog posts in the future. Brittni hopes to pursue a career in either law or politics, to continue to advocate for social change.
At Agrium we believe in providing a positive support system and offering mentorship and leadership opportunities to help women be more successful in their careers, their personal lives and their communities. We proudly sponsor G(irls)20 because it unlocks the potential of smart, capable and enthusiastic women around the world who, in turn, make a measurable difference both personally and professionally.
Agrium Inc.
“Given the critical role they play in helping build strong communities and economies, Caterpillar is committed to ensuring that girls and women around the world have every possible opportunity to succeed. That’s why we’re proud to support the G(irls)20 Summit in its efforts to empower the next generation of change agents.”
Kathryn Karol,
Vice President, Global Government & Corporate Affairs
Caterpillar Inc.
“I am excited to be working with G(irls)20, a powerful initiative based on the growing evidence that empowering girls and women has an exponential effect on economic growth and development,”
Don Baer, Worldwide Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Burson-Marsteller.
“At Macroblu, we believe in equality for everyone. When united under a common purpose, the strength of unity can change the World. We believe that the empowerment of girls and women will make the most profound and positive changes in our World as we move into the future. We proudly support the Girls 20 Summit!”
Marc Garand, Managing Director
MACROBLU
“We at Norton Rose Fulbright hold ourselves to the highest of standards. We are united, offering an international perspective. We value our culture and work hard to preserve it. That is why we support the G(irls)20 Summit and the empowerment of girls and women. We believe in equal opportunities for all regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.”
Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP
“We support the G(irls)20 Summit because we believe that girls are a powerful force for transformative change. If given the chance to participate, girls have the potential to break the cycle of poverty for families and communities and create a more just and balanced world.”
Peter and Jennifer Buffett
Co-Chairs
NoVo Foundation
My two daughters inspire me every day, and I want to empower them to follow their dreams and pursue their ambitions. I also want to empower women in leadership at the Rezidor Hotel Group. We are committed to doubling the number of female leaders by 2016 and to changing the paradigms in the male dominated hospitality industry
Wolfgang M. Neumann,
President & CEO of the Rezidor Hotel Group
