Hackergal Ambassadors are problem solvers, innovators, and changemakers, leading by example and advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in the tech industry across Canada.
Built by girls for girls, Hackergal’s Ambassador Program equips girls with the skills, tools, and confidence to pave the way for a better, brighter future.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Be a role model
- Learn to code with a purpose and a passion
- Collaborate with like-minded girls
- Host a coding club and teach other girls to code
- Be eligible for letters of reference
- Meet industry experts and attend virtual events
- Develop your Future-Ready Competencies
- Be eligible for letters of reference
- Count volunteer hours toward requirements in your province
Jul – Sep
01. Code Together
Participate in team building activities while learning how to code using Lynx Coding Platform. A text based system that acts as a stepping stone to learn advanced professional coding languages.
Oct – Dec
02. Learn to Lead
Find your voice as a role model. Impart the coding skills and experience you’ve gained to others through Hackergal’s live webinars, workshops and presentations at organizations across Canada.
Jan – Apr
03. Host a Club
Learn how to plan, outreach, and facilitate a coding club for girls in your local community! Meet women in tech industry experts through exclusive Ambassador events and opportunities.
May – Jun
03. Inspire Others
Celebrate and share your journey as a Hackergal Ambassador through Hackergal’s Annual Hackathon Program. Inspire other girls to the possibilities of coding and how much fun it can be!
Applications for the 2021-2022 School Year are now open!
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO APPLY:
Submit Your Own Application
Fill out the Application Form by Friday, June 18, 2021!
Be Nominated by a Facilitator/Educator
A facilitator/educator fills out a Nomination Form by Friday, June 18, 2021!
Eligibility
- Identify as a girl
- Age 14-18
- Live in Canada
- Commit to 1 year (July 2021 – June 2022)
- Passionate about closing the gender gap in tech!

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Meet the Hackergal Ambassadors!

Bhavani Potdar

Brianna Sewell

Dawn Naugle

Eila Farnood

Evelyn Fallah

Janat Baig

Nicole Liu

Samia Hassan
