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Nooshin Mohtashami
Nooshin is a problem solver by nature, computer engineer by training and an entrepreneur by practice. Her passion is to empower kids and adults to build a better future by creating a sustainable life style and she understands the importance of STEAM in every day life to bring this vision to reality. Nooshin runs her own tech company, is advisor to various Toronto startups, is a mentor to young entrepreneurs and is the Engineer in Residence at a local TDSB high school, enhancing the STEAM experience and curriculum. She has also taught math (college level), programming, web development and web design to adults at University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies and George Brown College. She was first to bring the “Minecraft Kids Club” in Toronto for kids aged 4-11 and ran it for over 2 years before it became too big for one person to handle. (She’s now ready to step kids learning about science technology and engineering up a notch).
Jennifer DeCaria
Jennifer runs a boutique efficiency, innovation and strategy consultancy firm but has a passion for youth education and leadership. As a biological sciences major Jennifer is a self-professed "GEEK" always attentive to the happenings of technology and learning on the world stage and actively bringing them to our community. Jennifer is also experienced in Strengths Coaching, mentoring both youth and adults in understanding and leveraging their natural talents in their everyday pursuits. She is currently engaged with local schools, charities, Scout troops and Athletic Associations as an active leader, coach and organizer but is ready to bring a higher level of innovation to our community.