Genevieve is a dynamic, engaging presenter who connects with her audience in a way few public speakers can.
From her experience as an aplinist climbing peaks and frozen waterfalls around the world to her travels through countries few would dare to visit, Genevieve shares the knowledge she has gained with her audiences. She has lived in as diverse countries as Egypt, Australia and Ireland, traveled extensively throughout 6 continents and climbing peaks and frozen waterfalls in Canada, the United States and Asia. Genevieve is currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
She is available by phone for radio and podcast presentations, in addion to via skype and in person for presentation and panel discussions.
Genevieve offers a number of Speaker Programs suitable for Conferences, Workshops, and Panel Discussions.
Genevieve’s Speaker Topics
- Pakistan: Behind the Veil and into the World of Women’s Climbing
- Queens of Sheeba: Women’s Travel Tips for the Middle East
Pakistan: Behind the Veil and into the World of Women’s Climbing
In 2011, Genevieve launched the Gear for Gals in Pakistan project to bring much needed women’s climbing equipment to the Pakistan Youth Outreach, an organization aiming to bring greater gender equality through training women as mountaineers and organizing all-women mountaineering expeditions in Pakistan. She traveled deep into Pakistan’s Karakorum Range to bring women’s climbing gear to the small mountain village of Shimshal, the location of the only women’s mountaineering schools. Genevieve spent time living with the Shimshal people, talking with the young women who participated in the mountaineering program and hearing how it changed their lives forever. This project was not just about climbing, it was about bringing greater rights to women in Pakistan. Climbing and the outdoors was just an avenue. Genevieve’s compelling presentation covers the challenges the Gear for Gals in Pakistan project faced and its ultimate successful outcome, the women’s climbing movement in Pakistan, and the insights she gained staying with a local herding family a 6 day walk from the Chinese border.
Contact Genevieve to learn more about this Speaker Program, pricing and how you can bring her to your organization or conference.
Queens of Sheeba: Women’s Travel Tips for the Middle East
Women travelers face unique situations and challenges traveling in the Middle East. Each country in the region has its own attitudes and customs regarding women. But, each country also provides women with a special opportunity to connect with the culture in ways their male counterparts cannot. With a little knowledge in hand, women can safety and confidently travel through the Arab countries, while also connecting with locals and sharing experiences that leave lasting memories. In this Speaker Program, Genevieve shares her intimate knowledge of the Middle East gathered from her time living Cairo, Egypt, backpacking through Oman, Jordan, the UAE, and Lebanon, and working in a number of Middle Eastern countries. She helps women both understand the region and how to travel safely throughout the countries while still connecting with locals and enjoying authentic and positive experiences. She includes plenty of humor in this presentation keeping the audience engaged and excited about the topic while still learning about the region and how to travel smarter as women throughout the Middle East.
Contact Genevieve to learn more about this Speaker Program, pricing and how you can bring her to your organization or conference.
Interested in hiring Genevieve to speak on a topic not listed above? She is happy to tailor a topic to your group’s specific needs. Contact her for further details.
