McMaster Golden Z’s Speakers’ Night: Women in STEM & Social Justice

Denise Christopherson is an advocate for social justice and equity for women. As CEO of YWCA Hamilton, Denise builds relationships within the non-profit sector and broader community while continuing to actively volunteer in the Hamilton community and mentor women. Denise is also the recipient of many accolades in recognition for her work to advocate for women’s issues

Ravina Anand is a social-tech entrepreneur and the COO of Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge (FLIK), the first female-identifying apprenticeship portal. In a hyper globalized world, she aims to advance woman’s economic participation and help woman from remote and underserved communities. Ravina was recognized as a Global Changemaker, has engaged in discussions with the President of Taiwan and the Earl and Countess of Wessex, collaborated with Woman’s Initiative for Gender Justice, the United Nations, and attended the Assembly of State Parties.

Dr. Paloma Corvalan obtained her PhD in Animal Behaviour and is now the Partnerships and Development Manager at Sea Smart. She is passionate about science outreach, sustainability, and creating inclusive communities. At Sea Smart, Dr. Corvalan teaches youth about the threats that the oceans are facing and what they can do to help.

Dr. Eveline Pasman obtained her medical degree from the Radboud University Nijmegen and her PhD in Kinesiology/Neuroscience at University of British Columbia. She is a neuroscientist and physician. Currently, Dr. Pasman is a medical fellow at Western University where she is working with others to develop novel medical devices that address unmet clinical needs.