The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto
52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their
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Tech entrepreneur and author, Saadia Muzaffar, is dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities to thrive in STEM.
Born in 1980 | Tech Entrepreneur and Author
Saadia Muzaffar, a passionate advocate of responsible innovation, equitable work opportunities, and immigrant talent in STEM, is the founder of TechGirls Canada, a leading platform for women in science, technology, engineering, and math in Canada. Additionally, she co-founded Tech Reset Canada, a collective of business leaders, technologists, and other residents advocating for innovation that benefits the public good. Recognized for her influential work, Muzaffar was featured in Canada 150 Women, a book celebrating groundbreaking women in the country. She proudly serves on the boards of Women’s Shelters Canada and the advisory board for the University of Guelph’s Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI).
Muzaffar’s dedication to supporting underrepresented communities in the tech sector and fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment for innovation has made an indelible mark on the Canadian tech industry.
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The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto
52% of Torontonians are women. It's time we tell their stories.
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Meet The 52
Explore the full list of 52 remarkable women that make up the foundation of our multi-year project.
Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu has raised the global profile of tennis for Canadians. As one of the youngest winners of a Grand Slam singles title, Andreescu is the highest-ranked Canadian in Women’s
Beatrice Worsley
Beatrice Worsley is recognized as Canada’s first female computer scientist. Her lifetime of research and work in the field were at the forefront of Canada’s burgeoning computer science sector.
Menaka Thakkar
Menaka Thakkar established Canada’s first professional Indian dance company in 1978. Thakkar blended different cultural dance styles to co-create a performance called “East Meets West” in which she bridged cultural
Kathleen Taylor
Kathleen Taylor breaks ground no matter what industry she stands in. An accomplished business leader, her career continues to break barriers and light the way for women at major corporate
Emily Stowe
Emily Stowe was a founder of the Canadian Women’s Suffrage Association and the first female physician to publicly practice medicine in Ontario.
Min Sook Lee
Min Sook Lee is an industry-recognized filmmaker who advocates for social justice at the intersection of art and social change through her films and professorship at OCAD University.