Alumnae Chats

On May 20, 2025, HNMCS 7659 Robotics Team hosted Alumnae Chats where former students shared their experience thus far in their post-secondary journey, either in person or virtually. There were five speakers in total. They were Maya Pankiw, Ainsley Rix, Sally Jeon, Darcy Susel, and Veronica Grignano. Maya, who graduated in 2019, completed her undergrad at McMaster University and is in the process of completing her post-secondary at UofT in biomedical engineering. Ainsley Rix, who graduated in 2023, is currently studying concurrent education at Queen’s University. Sally Jeon, who graduated in 2023, is currently studying mechanical engineering at McGill University. Darcy Susel, who graduated in 2020, is going to study Law at Queen’s University. Veronica Grignano, who graduated in 2023, is currently studying Health Sciences at McMaster University. Due to the different pathways of each speaker, current students were introduced to a variety of post-secondary programs, specifically in STEM fields. Not only did they gain insight, but students also became inspired by the extraordinary experiences shared. We are so proud of these young women who have gone out and are excelling in male-dominated fields with confidence and determination. They are definitely inspiring the next generation of women in STEM. Thank you so much to our Robotics Captain, who organized this event.