Yoland is an engineering associate with experience in electrical design for transportation and roadways, and traffic management strategy for major roads and highways. She is passionate about enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in the transportation sector, and improving the health and safety of individuals on a broad scale.

Since her time as an undergraduate student, Yoland has always wanted to create a supportive space for, and facilitate connections between, fellow women engineers. She has been a part of SWE Toronto since 2022, initially involved in the Programs Committee. Her passion for leading others and interest in bringing her ideas to the forefront led her to join the executive team in SWE. Now in her role as president, Yoland wants to continue bringing women in engineering together to create a strong and supportive community in SWE and beyond.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Applied science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Toronto. Currently, she works as an environmental consultant, specializing in air quality and decarbonization. Elizabeth is very passionate about empowering women in engineering and STEM fields and fostering inclusive environments for women in these spaces. Through her work with SWE Toronto over the past 4 years, she has worked to help women in these fields feel supported and strengthened through the SWE community. She looks forward to continuing this work as president for the upcoming year and is excited to see what SWE Toronto accomplishes in 2024-2025 year and beyond.​

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I have been a volunteer with SWE Toronto since 2024 in the Programs committee, helping with various events that are run virtually and in-person. After attending some of the events, I knew that I would love to be a part of the preparation of them and be more involved in volunteering outside of work.  I’ve always enjoyed planning and hosting events that promote professional development, encourage networking, and provide learning opportunities, especially geared towards women in STEM. In my previous role, I volunteered for the Engagement Committee in my workplace, which hosts various types of events for the company. These events allowed for networking opportunities within the company and for colleagues to learn from each other’s work and experiences. I joined SWE to connect and meet other women in engineering like myself and I’ve definitely enjoyed my time volunteering with this group so far. I would like to continue my volunteer opportunity with SWE by becoming a Programs Committee Director and to help keep up the great work that has already been done.

Alex connects! From people to technology to solutions. As a Mechatronic Systems Engineering Graduate and avid traveler, she loves to explore and pursue her own ventures including Travel, Sport, Technology and, of course, Manufacturing. 

While completing her degree, Alex founded a start-up company and designed a wearable technology that was launched globally. From building a team to launching and selling a product to various industry partners, Alex took her product from concept to completion connecting her to a large network within Canada, the USA and the Caribbean. She regularly engages with the Engineering community and she knows it is important to stay connected,  network and take advantage of opportunities including groups like SWE Toronto.

Alex hopes to continue her role as Communications & Marketing Director for another amazing year as she has successfully led marketing campaigns to engage the Engineering Community on top of recurring events and long-term initiatives. Her commitment to her team and to her community as both an advocate up front and as a driving force in the back end is inspiring. She has big goals for the year and hopes to continue to create a fun environment to connect, grow and support each other.

Shirley is a detail oriented person who is passionate about teaching science and engineering. She has experience as a volunteer and as a coordinator. She is currently working as an engineering consultant.

Kathleen is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Guelph with a strong passion for community building and event planning. Over the past few months, she has been enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with university groups to strengthen their connection with SWE Toronto.

She is a firm believer in the importance of encouraging and empowering women in STEM. As someone early in her engineering career, Kathleen has found great value in SWE’s events, where she was able to connect with fellow women in engineering and receive meaningful support and encouragement.

Kathleen is excited about the opportunity to give back to the SWE community by helping university students engage with SWE Toronto. She is eager to contribute to a network of like-minded professionals who are passionate about inclusion, mentorship, and creating positive change in the engineering field.

Michelle Mbai is deeply committed to community engagement and outreach, with a strong track record of volunteer service aimed at empowering underrepresented groups in engineering. Michelle has also actively pursued sponsorship opportunities to support events and initiatives that promote diversity and professional development within the engineering community. Now serving as a Industry Outreach Committee Director, Michelle continues to channel her passion for outreach, diversity, and inclusion into creating meaningful opportunities for connection, mentorship, and professional growth within the engineering field.