Stories

Allison MacDonald, an experimental physicist at D-Wave, the Burnaby-based quantum computing firm, spends her days testing and improving the chip that helps run the company’s 2,000 qubit quantum computer. Allison talks about her unique field, shares her journey to becoming an experimental physicist and talks about challenging our implicit biases in the workplace.

Girls Who Code’s mission is clear and focused: to close the gender gap in technology. And with its fearless founder and CEO, Reshma Saujani, at the helm, it’s already creating a major ripple effect in the tech industry. We are thrilled to welcome Saujani as a Keynote Speaker at our #movethedial Global Summit this November 7th, especially since Girls Who Code’s mission is perfectly aligned with that of #movethedial. As Saujani says, quoting the famous activist Marian Wright Edelman, "You can't be what you can't see."

A self-described “connector,” Erica Keswin is forcing us to rethink our human and digital relationships. After all, in an era where we’re more likely to send a text or email to engage at work, the digital world is only making us more disconnected.

We connected with Carly Shuler, Hoot Reading Co-Founder and CEO, to learn about the Hoot Reading journey – and for some education and insights on technology and the next generation. 

Started by brothers Nadeem Nathoo and Navid Nathoo, The Knowledge Society embraces topics such as Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Alternative Energy, and Artificial Intelligence. One participant describes it as a human accelerator that turns driven students into unicorn people who will solve the world’s most important problems. 

The tagline on Huda Alvi’s website says it all: My Life, My Terms, My Style, My View, My Opinions, My Choices. This smart, classy, and cool C.E.O chick shares her story of resilience, persistence, passion, and purpose. Buckle up for Huda’s latest adventure, The Girls Trip, a “Bad Ass Tour Company… activating curated travel for women around the globe."

A steadfast champion for both the technology industry and women entrepreneurs, Jasmin Ganie-Hobbs talks about the importance of exposing our children – especially our girls – to STEM early and often.

17-year-old Hannah Le shows us where curiosity and conviction can take us. From the lessons she learned from her deaf cousin, to her own personal challenges fitting in, this young, confident woman teaches us about pursuing big dreams and carving our own paths.

Maria Schuld talks about how her life-long passion for physics led her down her current career path with Xanadu and explains why finding a career that fits with your unique personality and principles is a major key to success. Guest writer: Sahar Shoja

With over 12 years at TELUS, Stacey James has earned a reputation as an authentic leader who works collaboratively to create value. She has carved her own career path by driving big picture thinking and being results-oriented. Guest writer: Chantelle Sukhu

Sometimes in a career, people reach heights greater than anyone - themselves included - would have initially thought possible. Diane Kazarian is one such person.

Guest writer: Stefan Palios