Career Connections: 2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences in STEM

Join us in celebrating Pride month with this session of Career Connections, where we will be joined by STEM professionals who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We will talk about how their identity has shaped their experiences in STEM, from being a student to starting and navigating different careers; what challenges they faced and how they have found community and belonging.  

This event was created with 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies in mind. All are welcome to learn from our panelists' experiences.

AI-generated closed captions will be available to all participants (English only). If you cannot make it to a live session, we encourage you to register to receive a link to the recording following the event.

Panelists:

Naomi Patterson

Naomi is a published machine learning engineer and applied scientist with over five years of experience under her belt. She has won awards for her technical presentations and frequently speaks on panels discussing the tech industry, gender equity and LGBTQ+ issues. She loves video games and has turned that passion into a career. Find her on LinkedIn.

Arshdeep Kaur

I have done a bachelors in information and technology in India and I immigrated to Canada in 2018. I did a post graduate diploma in computers. After doing multiple small roles, I landed at RBC. I am working as a client effectiveness coach in the fraud department. I absolutely love my job and the organization itself.