Northeastern University Vancouver
Open Menu Open Menu
Northeastern University Vancouver
  • add addAbout Us
    • add add

      Experience Our Global Network

    • add add

      Experiential Learning

    • add add

      Enterprise Talent Solutions

    • add add

      Partner on Research

  • add addVancouver Campus
    • add add

      Northeastern-Vancouver Advantage

    • add add

      Meet the Team

    • add add

      Meet the Faculty

    • add add

      FAQ

    • add add

      Policy Page

  • add addAcademic Programs
    • add add

      Align Master of Science in Computer Science

    • add add

      Align Master of Science in Computer Science Online – Canada

    • add add

      Master of Science in Computer Science

    • add add

      Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

    • add add

      Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media

    • add add

      Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media Connect

    • add add

      Master of Science in Health Informatics

    • add add

      Master of Science in Information Systems

    • add add

      Master of Science in Information Systems–Bridge

    • add add

      Master of Science in Information Design and Data Visualization

    • add add

      Master of Professional Studies in Analytics

  • add addAdmissions
    • add add

      Scholarships

    • add add

      Tuition and Fees

  • add addStudent Resources
  • add addNews & Events
  • add addContact Us
Northeastern University Vancouver » Events » Championing a Diverse Ecosystem: A Conversation with Vancouver’s DEI Advocates
Jun
5

Championing a Diverse Ecosystem: A Conversation with Vancouver’s DEI Advocates

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. PTNortheastern University Vancouver Campus (1400 - 410 West Georgia Street)

Northeastern University is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. As part of Vancouver Startup Week, Northeastern University in Vancouver is hosting a panel discussion with prominent technology leaders to share their stories and discuss how diversity, equity and inclusivity contribute to their current business models, values, and success.

The panel will be moderated by Mirjana Prpa, Northeastern Vancouver Assistant Teaching Professor at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. The panel will also touch on how education and advocacy can help create equity in our community, and Northeastern’s role as a diversity leader and tech educator.

Speakers
  • Jenn Carreiro, Director, ITS Operations, Vancity
  • Thara Vayali, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, hey freya
  • Ka-Hay La, Partner & Investment Director, TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good
  • Mirjana Prpa, Assistant Professor, Northeastern University

Learn more

Find a Program
Enterprise Talent Options
Partner on Research