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• Leaders thrive when they uplift others.
• Success is most powerful when it’s accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, appearance, or background.
• True leadership is most evident by mindset, effort, mission, resiliency, investment in others, influence of change, mentorship, and ambition.
This is the foundation of our work.
Through this event, we aim to inspire the next generation of changemakers while fostering a space where diverse voices are heard and celebrated. We are proud to collaborate with individuals and organizations who share our vision, from the board room to emerging student leaders and those championing the fight against breast cancer.
Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future.
Co-Founders
Co-Founders
Denise Vourzoumis
With more than four decades in corporate leadership and community engagement, Denise Vourzoumis is widely recognized for building platforms that connect people, purpose, and opportunity. A FedEx executive, she now dedicates her energy to mentorship, inclusion, and opening doors for the next generation of leaders.
Denise is also the President and Founder of Pink in the City, which has raised over $3 million for breast cancer care and education. Through the Montreal International Women’s Day Breakfast, she brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and changemakers who believe progress happens through collaboration.
Denise is always eager to meet partners, sponsors, and organizations committed to advancing women, strengthening communities, and turning meaningful conversations into tangible impact.
President and Founder: Pink in the City
Daniel A. Johnson
Daniel A. Johnson is a behaviour specialist and leadership mentor with more than 30 years of experience empowering youth, schools, and nonprofit organizations across Canada. His career has focused on helping young people discover confidence, purpose, and the power of service.
Beyond education, Daniel’s work in media and the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve strengthened his expertise in communication, teamwork, and large-scale community engagement. His national honours, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognize a lifetime devoted to building leaders.
Through the Breakfast, Daniel works closely with partners who want to invest in students, mentorship initiatives, and equitable opportunities. He welcomes conversations with organizations seeking lasting, community-level impact.
Daniel is the president and founder of Advance My Leadership Inc.
The TEAM
The TEAM
2025 Women of Honour
Christina Gancz is the founder and creative director of Gancz Creations, a graphic and web design agency specializing in social-impact organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven businesses. With over a decade of experience, she leads a multidisciplinary team delivering branding, digital platforms, publications, and campaigns that help organizations communicate with clarity and credibility.
At the Montreal International Women’s Day Breakfast, Christina oversees visual communications and media presence, helping extend the reach of the event across the city and beyond. She is passionate about collaborating with partners who value thoughtful design, strong storytelling, and community influence.
Christina welcomes connections with organizations looking to elevate their visibility, strengthen engagement, and bring their initiatives to life through strategic creative work.
Jimmy Zoubris
Director of Speaker Engagement and Partnerships
Jimmy Zoubris is a Montreal entrepreneur and experienced public affairs leader dedicated to inclusive representation and strong civic dialogue. Over the past decade, he served as an advisor to Montreal’s first female mayor, working on initiatives that amplified diverse voices and strengthened connections between institutions and communities.
Deeply involved in cultural and charitable organizations, Jimmy brings an extensive network spanning business, media, and government. At the Breakfast, he leads speaker relations and partnership development, helping align influential leaders with a shared commitment to progress.
Jimmy is always interested in meeting sponsors, collaborators, and advocates who want to support women’s leadership and expand their community footprint.
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