OUR MISSION

​Inspire girls across Canada to explore the opportunities in code.

Our vision is to change the face of computer science and pave the way for a technology industry that is diverse and inclusive of girls and underrepresented groups across Canada.

Hackergal uses an inclusive definition of “girls” and “women.”

We welcome the participation of all learners who identify as girls. This includes trans girls because we recognize trans girls are girls. We also welcome the participation of gender-fluid, non-binary, and two-spirit learners.

THE OPPORTUNITY IS PARAMOUNT

Tech Jobs are the Fastest Growing in North America

The Canadian tech industry grows up to 35% year after year, with the demand for skilled workers higher than ever.

SOURCE: BETAKIT

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Year after year increase in demand

THERE’S JUST ONE PROBLEM

Girls are Being Left Behind…

Long held societal beliefs about women’s roles, discrimination in the workplace and lack of opportunity discourages girls from pursuing computer science. In the past 30+ years, the percentage of women working in STEM has barely changed. In 1987, women represented 20% of the STEM workforce, today they still only represent, 23% in Canada.

SOURCE: McKinsey & Company

Women in STEM Fields

%

1987

%

2017

%

of girls would consider tech jobs in the future.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE

Hackergal is Changing this Bleak Landscape

After our hackathons:

%

of girls became more interested in computer science industry after participating in our Hackathons.

%

of girls really enjoyed our Hackathon!

​OUR WORK & VALUES

At Hackergal, we are guided by our values: equity, education, and community. These values are integrated into our programs, services, and approaches; they are truly the foundation of everything we do as an organization. 


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EQUITY

We recognize, respect, and honour the strengths and perspectives of all individuals and are committed to fostering safe and inclusive learning environments

EQUITY in action at Hackergal:

  • Hackergal programs and events, such as our annual Hackathon, are inclusive of individuals with diverse gender identities, backgrounds, and learning needs
  • The Hackergal Hub increases access to coding education for those who are underrepresented in the technology field
  • Our Ambassador Program empowers a diverse cross-section of Canadian girls to become leaders and change-makers
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EDUCATION

We are passionate about engaging our community through knowledge sharing, digital skills development, and continuous learning, as technology continues to transform our everyday lives.

EDUCATION in action at Hackergal:

  • We are committed to providing a wide range of learning opportunities to students across Canada, both online and in-person
  • We empower and inspire educators to make an impact through our workshops, curricula, and resources
  • Our Hackathon and Ambassador Programs provide non-judgemental spaces for students to learn new things, experiment, and grow their skills
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COMMUNITY

We achieve sustainable change through collaboration with learners, educators, facilitators, parents and partners who share our mission. Together we are closing the gender gap and building a community that empowers every girl to see a future in technology.

COMMUNITY in action at Hackergal:

  • We host the largest Hackathon for girls across Canada, bringing together learners and educators from every corner of the country
  • Our Ambassador Program teaches girls how to be leaders in their own communities, giving them the tools and mentorship to create a grassroots movement
  • We strengthen our impact by partnering with community organizations, particularly those working with Black, marginalized and Indigenous girls across Canada

Board of Directors

Jasmin Ganie-Hobbs

Jasmin Ganie-Hobbs

DIRECTOR TECH FINANCING, BDC - BOARD CHAIR

Le Ha Hang

Le Ha Hang

VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SECURITY, CGI

Peggy Van de Plassche

Peggy Van de Plassche

ENTREPRENEUR, PUBLIC SPEAKER & AUTHOR

Rick Davidson

Rick Davidson

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RAVL

Lee Rennick

Lee Rennick

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CIO COMMUNITIES, CIO

Our Team

Lucy Ho (she/her)

Lucy Ho (she/her)

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ON LEAVE)

Kumiko Imai (she/her)

Kumiko Imai (she/her)

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (ON LEAVE)

Jennifer Takács (she/her)

Jennifer Takács (she/her)

DIRECTOR OF IMPACT

Rebecca Hazell (she/her)

Rebecca Hazell (she/her)

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Christelle Bsaibes (she/her)

Christelle Bsaibes (she/her)

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Reilley Kallem (she/her)

Reilley Kallem (she/her)

BILINGUAL CURRICULUM DESIGNER

Ruby Awan (she/her)

Ruby Awan (she/her)

MARKETING MANAGER

Tanya O'Connell (she/her)

Tanya O'Connell (she/her)

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Kylie Rafter (she/her)

Kylie Rafter (she/her)

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Irving Ho (he/him)

Irving Ho (he/him)

FINANCE MANAGER

Laurel Maule (she/her)

Laurel Maule (she/her)

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Sarah Weaver (she/her)

Sarah Weaver (she/her)

FOUNDATIONS MANAGER

Mishal Islam (she/her)

Mishal Islam (she/her)

CURRICULUM MANAGER

Lynne Savage (she/her)

Lynne Savage (she/her)

INTERIM BILINGUAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Chiara Rughoonandan (she/her)

Chiara Rughoonandan (she/her)

DIGITAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Zenab Hassan (she/her)

Zenab Hassan (she/her)

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Craig Brown (he/him)

Craig Brown (he/him)

PARTNER, FASKEN - CORPORATE SECRETARY

Volunteers

Anjalie Sharma

Anjalie Sharma

Founding Hackergal Ambassador

Kyri Vanguard

Kyri Vanguard

ANNUAL REPORTS

Download PDF of Annual Report 2020 - 2021

Download PDF of Hackathon Report 2023

Download PDF of Annual Report 2020 - 2021
Download PDF of Annual Report 2020 - 2021

Download PDF of Annual Report 2021-2022

Download PDF of Annual Report 2020 - 2021