"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless." — Sherry Anderson
When large-scale disasters delay or overwhelm emergency services, citizens have to provide for their own safety until professional responders arrive. CERT prepares families, homes, schools and workplaces to respond when it matters most.
Chair · Coach & mentor · STEM advocate
Leadership programs, workshops and networking events celebrating cultural diversity. Certified coach and mentor through IBM's Blue Core Coaching program. Career fair participation at local universities, and STEM advocacy alongside Girls Who Code.
Chair of the Board
Leading cultural festivals, educational workshops, networking events and charitable activities that strengthen community bonds and preserve Egyptian heritage.
Charter member of the IBM Ottawa Toastmasters Chapter. Served as VP Education and Chair, then VP Public Relations and VP Membership at JPL Caltech Toastmasters. Judge in speech competitions.
New Member Committee with PMI Ottawa Chapter. Member of the PMI Los Angeles and Orange County Chapters. Judge and reviewer for the PMI Project of the Year Award.
Reviewing scholarship applications for undergraduate and graduate STEM studies — supporting the next generation of women in engineering.
Leader, Interfaith Committee
Organising events with diverse faith groups to build shared understanding and surface the values we hold in common.
Leading educational events that support students and knowledge seekers across science and technology fields.