The University of Waterloo is proud to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in our global community. As we celebrate their impact on the University and the world, we continue to work together to ensure that everyone belongs at UWaterloo.
Stephanie Boutari (BAS ’11, MArch ’14) is a successful artist with colourful murals in commercial and public spaces across Ontario. While pursuing her master's, she studied how colour, light and design in architecture influence individuals’ moods. Stephanie became interested in creating public art and designed her first mural near the School of Architecture in Cambridge.
Ashley Salvador (MA ’21) is one of Edmonton's youngest city councillors and won a 2024 Recent Alumni Inspiration award. She advocates for inclusive urban policies and encourages young professionals to get involved at the local level. Her expertise in energy transitions and social inequality has helped advance Edmonton's inclusive and climate-focused plans.
Michelle Li (BSc ’05) is a climate champion and advocate for carbon literacy. She's the founder of Clever Carbon — a playful, educational website with the goal of increasing carbon literacy amongst consumers. Michelle empowers women working in climate through her global network of more than 4,000 women.
Alice Chu (BA ’18) juggles two careers — one in business and the other in law. She developed a passion for food during an exchange to Singapore as a student and fell into the food industry franchising a global bakery brand across Canada. While building her business, she pursued law school and is now a practicing lawyer in Toronto.
Analyssa Cardenas (BSc ’18) is a dedicated leader in health care, research and community service, focusing on improving outcomes for children and vulnerable populations across Canada. She actively promotes Indigenous health services through her volunteer work at the Wije'winen Health Centre and the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society. Analyssa received a 2024 Alumni Achievement Award.
Beryl Tomay (BMath ’05) received a 2024 J.W. Graham Medal in Computing & Innovation. She leads Amazon's transportation organization, overseeing the global last-mile delivery business and technology, customer-facing delivery experiences, speed programs and returns functions. Beryl has contributed to multiple pillars of the company, including the development of the first-generation Kindle.
2025 International Women's Day High Tea Social
March 7, 2025
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Once again, the Faculty of Science is thrilled to present our annual High Tea Social celebrating International Women's Day.
Grab your favourite afternoon drink, cozy up in your comfiest chair and spend an hour with some truly inspirational women. Whether you'd like to just listen, or engage over text in the online chat forum, this virtual high tea social will be a lively commentary and round-table discussion.
Supports the hiring and development of women coaches, and increased Athletic Financial Award offerings to women student-athletes.
Women in STEM Outreach Program
Creates opportunities for young women to fall in love with STEM through camps, workshops and other initiatives.
Supports the promotion of gender equity in computing by advocating for and supporting women, trans, gender-fluid, gender-queer, and non-binary students enrolled in computer science and related computing programs at the University of Waterloo.
Women in Pharmacy Leadership Fund
Provides leadership development opportunities (ie: workshops, networking and seminars) for alumni and students who identify as women.
Women in Physics & Astronomy Fund
Supports initiatives that will correct the gender imbalance and increase the recruitment, retention and overall support of women students in the Department of Physics Astronomy.
Provides support and resources for women in Mathematics, encourages women to pursue mathematics and organizes speakers and events for female Mathematics students and faculty.