Chronicle 2019

led the first U.S. national commission to establish science education for all students. She has been a lifelong advocate for gender equity, working through research and executive positions to help make this a reality. She recently published the book Opening Science for All: A Continuing Quest .

Michelle St. Jacques 1996 was named the chief marketing officer for MillerCoors in January 2019 and is the first-ever woman in this role. In 2017, she was named one of 20 rising brand stars in Chicago by the advertising publication Adweek . Her work from Unilever and Kraft Heinz has also been recognized with awards locally and globally for its creativity and effectiveness.

Jennifer Tory 1974 is a recognized business and community leader. Since joining Royal Bank in 1978, she has held successively senior leadership positions and now occupies a c-suite role at RBC as Chief Administrative Officer. Jennifer is a dedicated mentor and sponsor who actively helps to advance and support women in business. In 2011, in recognition of these efforts, she was awarded a Catalyst Canada Honour for championing women in business.

Catharine Bertram Walsh 1996 is a staff gastroenterologist at SickKids in Toronto. Her extensive body of research has contributed to ensuring that healthcare providers are optimizing their learning and are, in turn, able to offer the best care to their patients.

Michelle Mehra Shouldice 1985 is a pediatrician and educator who has been instrumental in addressing the health concerns of vulnerable children and families, specifically in developing the field of child maltreatment practice in Canada. She provides consultations and medical care for children who may have experienced abuse, assault and neglect, as

Margie Zeidler 1976 is a city-builder and visionary thinker who 25 years ago created 401 Richmond – a turn-of-the- century industrial building in Toronto that Margie turned into a home for entrepreneurs, artists and not-for-profit organizations. As the president and founder of Urbanspace Property Group, she believes that affordable space for artists and entrepreneurs is necessary in a dynamic city. Margie also co-founded the Centre for Social Innovation in 2004, which is located in another of her projects: The Robertson Building.

Tanya Taylor 2003 is a successful clothing designer whose line is represented in 100 stores. She is a committed philanthropist who supports organizations such as SickKids, Big Sisters Big Brothers Organization and the Clinton Foundation.

well as children with neurodevelopmental disorders. In her role as an educator, she teaches, mentors and develops innovative

Eileen de Villa 1987 is the chief medical officer of health for Toronto and is charged with the task of managing the health of 2.8 million people. During this time of change in Canada and as a result of new cannabis legislation, she is working as an advocate for creating a drug policy that includes prevention and harm reduction.

curricula in these fields of practice. She has led the development of national standards of practice and training for pediatricians. As an expert in her field, she has made numerous appearances in both family and criminal court.

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