Meet our Team
WIE Executive Team 2025-2026

Vinisha Manek (She/They)
Co-President
Hellooo!:) I’m Vinisha (aka Vini) and I’m Co-President of WIE this year! I’m a 4th year Software Engineering student and I have been in WIE since my first year. I started as an ambassador, then Director Cegep & Mentorship, and I was VP Webmaster last year. I love being a part of inclusive communities where everyone feels welcome and can succeed together, especially minorities in engineering. Aside from WIE, I work as a teaching assistant for different Software courses, I love music, going to concerts, walking/bixi-ing around the city, sewing, reading, games of any kind, and I’m always drinking coffee. Feel free to contact me for any questions, or just to talk!

Amanda Lisi (She/Her)
Co-President
Hello! My name is Amanda, and I am Co-President of Women in Engineering! This will be my fourth and final year in WIE! I started as an ambassador, served as Director for High School Outreach, then VP Ambassador. I am very excited to serve as co-president this year with such an inspiring group of women in engineering. The best part about being involved in WIE is the community formed within engineering as we work towards promoting current and future women in STEM. I am a mechanical engineering student and love working on designs for interesting projects both in class and through my internships, whether it be relating to thermal analysis, programming or HVAC systems. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog, going for a run, reading a book, and going to concerts.

Lama Azzam (She/Her)
Chair
I am Lama, and I am the Chair of WIE this year. I am in my 5th year of Aerospace Engineering and I have been in WIE for a while now - yes I am old (I am 21). Outside of class, you can catch me at Piknic Electronik in the summer, at Reggies on Thursdays or at Sammi Soupe in the winter time (dumplings are my winter comfort food). I have been involved a lot in student life in and out of engineering, so feel free to reach out to me for any questions related to school or student clubs/social activities around school :)

Ines De Fenoyl (She/Her)
VP Internal
Hi !!! I am Ines, 5th year mechanical engineer, and I am from beautiful Paris, France. I am this year’s VP Internal, and I have been involved in WIE for my entire degree, going through every role you can think of. I love this society with my whole heart, and it’s my pleasure to be representing it in the internal Concordia community. Outside of WIE, I write songs, I ride concrete toboggans (join concordia’s concrete toboggan team!!), and I love hanging out with my friends, and making the most of this beautiful uni :) come talk to me about anything from student life to academics, it’ll be my pleasure to help you !!
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Victoria Genyuk (She/Her)
VP Finance
Hellooo! I’m Victoria, a second-year Electrical Engineering student. I joined WIE last year as an ambassador, and this year I’m VP Finance. Since money does bring happiness, I am excited to make all of you happy by overseeing the budget for your favourite WIE activities! Outside of WIE, I’m part of Space Concordia, where I help build a satellite by doing PCB design and testing. When I’m not at school, you can usually find me binging long TV shows, hanging out with friends, or touching grass by going on walks, hikes and travelling abroad!

Caline Batal (She/Her)
Co-VP Events
Helloo :) I’m Caline, this year’s Co-VP Events. I’m in my fourth year of Software Engineering, and it’s my third year in WIE. I started as an ambassador, and was Director High School last year. I’m so excited for my position this year because I’ll get to organize events around campus and get to meet a lot of you, so don’t hesitate to come around and say hi! I love being in WIE because I’m surrounded by amazing women, and I get to promote an inclusive and supportive environment for women in STEM. Outside of university, you will find me at festivals and concerts. I also like working out, playing tennis and baking. Feel free to reach out anytime!!
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Lauren Prenatt (She/Her)
Co-VP Events
Hi, I’m Lauren, Co-VP Events! I’m in my third year of civil engineering, and it’s my second year on the WIE team. WIE is such an inspiring and inclusive community, you’re surrounded by some truly amazing people :) I’m very excited about the events we have planned for the year, I hope to see you there! When I’m not studying, I love to hang out with friends, go for walks, and listen to music. Come say hi at our events or feel free to reach out!

Lizzie Nicole Gudiño Cabrera (She/Her)
VP Outreach
Hello! My name is Lizzie Nicole Gudino Cabrera, and I am a third-year aerospace engineering student specializing in avionics and control systems. Last year, I had the opportunity to serve as Director of Elementary Outreach, and this year I am excited to be the Outreach VP for WIE 🫶🏼. I am passionate about encouraging young students, especially girls, to explore engineering by showing them the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving that make this field so exciting, and I am deeply committed to promoting diversity in STEM. Beyond academics, I am a lively and adventurous person who loves music (I listen to a bit of everything and anything), karaoke nights, and dancing just about anywhere (even while studying 🤭). I enjoy travelling and spending time with friends. I love meeting new people, so do not be shy to say hi~!

Kayliane Lajoie (She/Her)
Director Elementary
Hi! I'm Kayliane, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student at Concordia. I was an ambassador for WIE in my first year, and am excited to be this year's Director of Elementary Outreach. I love using STEM to spark curiosity in young minds and build an inclusive, inspiring environment for future women engineers. Outside of classes, you can find me enjoying a good book, baking up a storm (and taste testing cookies around Montreal), hiking through Quebec or working on a puzzle while unwinding with a good show. I'm always happy to chat about books, WIE or university life, so feel free to reach out :)

Sumaiya Hossain (She/Her)
Director High School
Hello ~ I’m Sumaiya, a second-year Electrical Engineering student at Concordia. I recently joined Women in Engineering and will be this year’s Director of High School Outreach. I’m excited to inspire and support future students while building meaningful connections within the community. WIE has been a wonderful way for me to meet new people, share experiences, and feel motivated by the diverse paths women take in STEM. When I am not in class, I love learning about different cultures, studying history and geography, and discovering new cafes around Montreal.

Pamela Daniel (She/Her)
Director CEGEP
Hi, I’m Pamela, a 3rd year Software Engineering student and Director of CEGEP Outreach. This is my first year in WIE, and I’m super excited to be part of a community that supports and connects women in engineering. Outside of school, I love learning about new languages and cultures, or you’ll find me in the kitchen baking something sweet. I’m excited to bring some fun energy to my outreach events !

Victoria Mchugh (She/Her)
Director Mentorship
Hi, I’m Victoria! I’m in my 3rd year of civil engineering, and I’m so excited to be Director Mentorship this year. Last year, I was a mentor for WIE as well as the co-op mentorship program, so I got to experience first-hand the benefits of mentorship. This year, I have the privilege of organizing the WIE Mentorship Program, and I’m so glad to be a part of it! In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to jiujitsu, taking dance classes and going to the movie theatre.

Zineb Bamouh (She/Her)
VP Marketing
Hi, I’m Zineb! I’m midway through my 3rd year of Computer Engineering (I actually started in Software before switching to Computer Engineering). This is my second year in WIE, and I’m currently serving as VP Marketing after starting out as Director Marketing last year. Being part of the WIE family means a lot to me. I love contributing to a community that uplifts women in STEM and helps create opportunities for future engineers. It’s a space where I can combine my creativity and love for the community to help empower and inspire more women to pursue engineering with confidence. When I’m not juggling projects, you will probably find me solving Sudoku puzzles, crocheting, baking, walking around the city, or acting like a barista in my house. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or are looking for a new friend!

Srabanti Mazumdar (She/They)
VP Webmaster
Hi, I’m Srab, and I am the VP Webmaster for this year! I’m midway through my 3rd year of software engineering, and this is also my third year in Women in Engineering. I started my journey in WIE as the Director of Competitions, and also co-hosted our Iron Ring podcast (which you can find on youtube ;)). I then served as the VP Finance, and here I am now editing this website! Being a part of WIE for the past three years has been super fulfilling. I love promoting inclusivity in engineering while meeting new people who share the same values. In my free time, I enjoy sewing, playing board games, walking around the city, and hanging out with my friends. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions :)!

Salma Benlemlih (She/Her)
Director Marketing
Hey! This is my 4th year in Computer Science, and my first in WIE! I'm stepping in this year as Director of Marketing!! If you see any of WIE’s tiktoks I’m probably the one behind the camera:)). I’m so excited to use my creativity to create a bigger impact and encourage young women to choose stem. I can’t wait to promote and be part of all the exciting events we have planned this year! In my free time, I love painting and sketching, playing card games with friends, discovering new spots, solving sudoku, trying out different sports, listening to music (big three: kendrick, j.cole, sza), trying to make random things cinematic and guessing movie endings. Feel free to reach out!!

Allison Shkodra (She/Her)
Director Communications
Hey! I’m Allison, currently in my 2nd year studying Software Engineering. I joined WIE last year as an ambassador and had the opportunity to meet some awesome and welcoming people. This year, I’m thrilled to be a part of WIE by stepping into the brand new position of Director Communications, where I get to use my creativity in the curation of our newsletter (don’t forget to subscribe to it😉). I’m proud to contribute to making engineering more welcoming and exciting for students, especially women. Outside of school and WIE, you can usually find me crocheting, learning languages, going to concerts and discovering new music!

Harshitaa Yogesh Nandgaonkar (She/Her)
VP Ambassador
Hii, I am Harshitaa. I'm in my final year of Aerospace Engineering and currently serve as the VP Ambassador for WIE. I first joined WIE as an Ambassador, then took on other roles, and now I’m so excited to be back on the team as VP Ambassador! Having experienced WIE from different perspectives, I’ve learned so much about community, mentorship, and leadership — and I’m eager to use that experience to help our ambassadors grow and make an even bigger impact this year. WIE has played such a big part in my university journey, and I’m passionate about encouraging young women to pursue careers in STEM and helping others find confidence and belonging in engineering. Outside of school, I love plane spotting, going on walks, and catching sunsets 🌇 — simple things that keep me grounded and inspired. I love taking time to unwind outdoors and enjoy the little things that make each day special!

Cynthia Chacola (She/Her)
Director Ambassador
Hi! I’m Cynthia, and I’m currently in my 2nd year of Mechanical Engineering. I was an ambassador for WIE last year, and I’m super excited to be the Director Ambassador this year. I’m looking forward to being part of the team and contributing to WIE’s goals of building an inclusive environment as well as inspiring and supporting current and future women in the engineering field :)) Outside of school and WIE, I love trying out new cafes, taking walks around the city, crocheting, and reading (when I actually manage to get out of my month long slumps lol) :P

Elisa Moscata (She/Her)
VP Conference
Hi! I’m Elisa, and I am in my second year of Mechanical Engineering. I joined WIE last year as an ambassador, and I am super excited to be taking on the role of VP Conference this year. I am passionate about inspiring and supporting women in their journey to becoming engineers, which I look forward to contributing to by hosting fun conferences for Highschool and Cegep students. To destress from school, I like to spend my free time sewing, baking sweet treats and taking ballet classes.

Julia Kyrychuk (She/Her)
Director Conference
Hello! I’m Julia — I’m midway through my second year of Computer Engineering, and this year I’ll be serving as Director Conference with WIE. I joined last year as an ambassador and really valued being part of this growing little family. ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´- When I’m not in class or at work, I love to go on impromptu road trips and stargaze at night... but more often than not, you’ll probably find me under my desk with my fourth cup of coffee. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to putting together a conference that feels meaningful and reflects our community. Can’t wait to see it all come together! ♡

Hannah Ahmadi Torshizi (She/Her)
VP External
Hello, my name is Hannah, and I am a civil engineering student at Concordia as well as VP External of WIE! This is my third year with WIE, and my goal is to inspire and foster every student’s scientific curiosity by hosting our Iron Ring podcast and overseeing sponsorship opportunities. When I’m outside of the school library, you’ll either find me fully engrossed in a novel or working on my daily sudoku.
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Amanda Sanderson (She/Her)
Director Podcast
Hello, I’m Amanda, a third year Aerospace engineering student and this year's Director of Podcasts for WIE! I joined WIE last year as an ambassador and am so excited to continue being a part of this amazing community. Outside the academic sphere, I love to be active, try new coffee shops and travel (or at least dream of it).

Mathilde Pellerin (She/Her)
Director Sponsorship
Hi! I’m Mathilde, I'm in my third year of Computer Science Co-op. I joined WIE as an ambassador last year, and I'm this year’s Sponsorship Director!! I’m super excited to be part of this amazing community and a team that’s able to promote an inclusive environment for future engineering students. Outside of school, I love exploring new coffee shops, reading, ceramics, and code :))
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Maria Abou Ghazaly (She/Her)
Co-VP Competitions
Hey!! I’m Maria, and I’m currently in my 3rd year of Mechanical engineering. This is my second year in WIE, where last year I served as VP Outreach and this year as VP Competitions. I’m so excited to be organizing 2 large competitions that include everyone and connect students of different majors. Outside of school, you can always find me hanging out with my friends, going on random car rides at 1am, and practicing pilates, tennis, and piano. Feel free to reach out whenever!!

Isabelle Chahine (She/Her)
Co-VP Competitions
Hi there, I’m Isabelle! I’m in my 5th year of Computer Science in Health and Life Sciences, and this is my first year with WIE as Co-VP Competitions alongside Maria. I’m really excited to be a part of such an amazing team and help create competitions that are not only engaging but also inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Outside of WIE and school, I love exploring new restaurants and foods, playing video games, and painting :)

Rebecca Dagher (She/Her)
Director Competitions
Hey there, I’m Rebecca. I’m in my 2nd year of Software Engineering, and this is my first year with WIE! I’m the Director of Competitions. I’m so happy and excited to be a part of this amazing community and team, and help out the organization by aiding in creating competitions. When I’m not studying, I’m usually hanging out with my friends, reading a book, playing video games, or drawing. Don’t hesitate to message me or reach out :) (I love making new friends.)


