Pamela C. Cross (She/Her/Hers)

Pamela C. Cross (She/Her/Hers)
Feminist Lawyer.
Advocate.
Changemaker.

Called to the Bar in 1994, Pamela has worked tirelessly as a lawyer, researcher, teacher, writer, public speaker, mentor and activist, to explain and challenge how the law addresses individualized and systemic violence against girls and women, especially in the family law context. Earlier this year, Pamela was presented with the Guthrie Award to recognize her exceptional social justice work.

By PK Mutch

News media entrepreneur, freelance journalist, Canadian Association of Journalists member, former book publishing executive, zine-maker and startup professional.  Marigold Capital advisory board. Recipent of Inspiring Top 50 Women in STEM in 2018. Profiled in Canada 150 Women: Conversations with Leaders, Champions and Luminaries. Founder  and former President of award-winning Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, Canada's 8th B-Corp, which under her leadership received the Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation (2009). Petra currently works to advance inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation in public policy and startup ecosystems with a particular emphasis on gender equity.  Petra is the founding publisher of Liisbeth. Follow Petra on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.