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Like many Dalhousie alumni before her, Farzana Karim made her time at Dal a family affair, earning her Master of Environmental Studies (MES) degree two years after her husband, Tahazzud Hossain.

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. From pushing to create laws that protect children to building a tool that enhances workplace inclusivity, we’re highlighting several female Dal grads who are effecting change through their leadership, innovation and advocacy.

Emma Brooks (BComm’07) leads marketing for Wattpad in Toronto, a multi-platform entertainment company that allows users to read and write long-form fiction content. She credits Dalhousie’s co-op program for getting her off to a strong start.

Since my first job as a summer student working in recreation, I have been dedicated to public service. My career has provided the opportunity to work in a variety of leadership roles in areas such as asset management, transportation and public works, public transit, corporate services and IT.

Nathalie Richard (BComm’97) set rally car racing records. But don’t tell her she’s the best woman in the sport: no man has done what she’s done either.

Christina Bouchard (MPA’19) is a transportation planner and project manager for infrastructure engineering projects working in downtown Toronto. The CEGE Connection Blog reached out for her insights on building sustainable transportation infrastructure.

The Dal alumni community welcomed over 1,100 new grads during Fall Convocation 2019 held at the Halifax Convention Centre. Here the faculties share some of their unique and inspirational stories.

By Lola Augustine Brown | From Dal Magazine Spring/Summer 2019 Abady Alzahrani (BComm’13) launched a Halifax dance school that celebrates the diversity of the city he loves.  Abady Alzahrani had never danced before coming to Dalhousie. “You weren’t allowed in Saudi. Growing up there meant there were so many restrictions on what you could and […]

Matt Cohen (BComm’07) started his career in New York on Wall street working for RBC Capital Markets, covering global hedge funds.

“Immigrants like Ding Fan (BMgmt ’14), who comes from Tangshan, a city in China’s Hebei province, but now calls Halifax home, was named one of this year’s Maritimes Top 25 immigrants. Passionate about entrepreneurship, community building, and international relations, Fan is a busy woman. When she’s not co-ordinating Innovacorp’s Start-Up Visa Program and helping technology […]