DAWN at Pathways to Flourish: Women’s Health Equity Summit
From DAWN’s president, Yulia Brockdorf:
What a privilege to speak today at the Pathways to Flourish: Women’s Health Equity Summit. Grateful for the opportunity to join forces with the incredible Valentina Aleksandrovna, wise therapist Cayanan Counseling and Wellness, Clarity Therapy Solutions and DAWN Inc co-founder, and to share the stage with many inspiring leaders and changemakers.
A heartfelt thank you to the organizers Loveita and Karen Morrison, and the entire team, for pulling together a summit that was insightful, empowering, and transformative.
Valentina, thank you for being a fabulous co-presenter! Your expertise, grace, and collaboration elevated every moment. To everyone who attended: your engagement, questions, and stories brought this summit to life. I’m inspired by the connections we made, the ideas we sparked, and the momentum we’re building together.
Today, Valentina and I spoke on a critical topic: Ukrainian Women of War, shedding light on their health needs, resilience, and the unique challenges they face. Centering women’s health in humanitarian responses, and advocating for culturally competent care, mental health support, and access to essential services, is more important than ever. The discussion highlighted how health equity intersects with protection, economic stability, and community rebuilding.
The value for women’s health, our community, and all participants and speakers was immense — from evidence-based insights to practical strategies, to the powerful network we now share. I left energized by the conversations and the potential to create even more impact together.