Role Models

We're so excited to have Mary share her story as a Role Model with La Petite Écolière! Mary Nguyen is a Structural Engineer at NASA based in Huntsville, AL. With prior experiences in Health Science and Business fields, she leaped into Engineering to advance her problem-solving skills.

Chanèle McFarlane is a multiple award-winning personal branding expert, TEDx speaker and freelance writer. Chanèle’s fascination with storytelling began at a young age. In fact, she was the first person in her Grade 2 class to read 100 books — her claim to fame! Today, she feels lucky to have crafted a meaningful career around what she’s always loved.

Ciara Pendrith is an MD student at the University of Calgary! She is a successful woman in STEM who has a Masters in Epidemiology, and has worked in several research roles at hospitals in Toronto. Check out her advice for girls interested in entering STEM fields.

Lauren Howe, title holder of Miss Universe Canada, and Industrial Engineer, is more than just a pretty face. Read about her passion for inspiring more girls to enter STEM fields.

Our first Role Model features Alexandria, a truly inspirational singer, yogi and wellness guru who is looking to shake up the traditional schooling system by bringing mandatory wellness courses to the classroom.