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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.
- 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