Join the Girls SySTEM
We're so glad you're interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! At GSM, we're not only confident that our mentorship program will grow your interests—we want it to be attuned to your needs!
Our chapters include:
Southwestern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, and Greater Toronto Area.
Our events teams host a few in person social events for each chapter throughout the year but they still host lots of virtual events so that everyone can attend!
Join the GTA Chapter
Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Halton Hills, Caledon, Newmarket, Aurora, King, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Stouffville, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and Clarington areas.
Become a Mentor
Applications close September 15th!
Become a Mentee
Southwestern Ontario Chapter
Welcome to the Southwestern Ontario Chapter! Our chapter serves the Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Guelph, St. Catherines, Niagara, Waterloo/Kitchener, Brantford, London, Milton, Oakville, and Burlington areas.
To reach our SW Ontario team, please email us at swontario@girlsystemmentorship.com !
Victoria Noel-Smith
Chapter Lead
Katrina Shen
Mentor Coordinator
Jitian Chen
Mentee Coordinator
Chahak Sharma
Marketing Lead
Qadar Chau
Events Lead
Heena Minhas
General Coordinator
Eastern Ontario Chapter
Welcome to the Eastern Ontario Chapter! Our chapter serves the Kingston, Ottawa, Amherstview, Gananoque, Napanee, Odessa, Bath, Smiths Falls, Perth, Brockville, Prescott, Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, Barrhaven, Gloucester, Stittsville regions.
To contact the Eastern Ontario Chapter, please email us at eastontario@girlsystemmentorship.com !
Amanda Pacholczak
Chapter Lead
Meghan VanBuuren
Mentor Coordinator
Rotem Parran
Mentee Coordinator
Romina Shirazi
Marketing Lead
Srishti Johri
Events Lead
Hannah Pushka
Events Assistant
Adama Wade
General Coordinator
Greater Toronto Area Chapter
Welcome to the Greater Toronto Area Chapter! Our chapter serves the Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Halton Hills, Caledon, Newmarket, Aurora, King, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Stouffville, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and Clarington areas.
To reach our GTA team, please email us at toronto@girlsystemmentorship.com !
Dana Sherrard
Co-Chapter Lead
Renee Gorman
Co-Chapter Lead
Esther Tang
Mentor Coordinator
Victoria Sanfrancesco
Mentee Coordinator
Yusra Khan
Marketing Lead
Become a Mentor
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Have at least one year of experience in a STEM-related field.​
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Completed an undergrad degree or college program​
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We do accept 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students as well!
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Be able to commit at least one hour a month to one-on-one mentorship
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We ask that you submit a Criminal Record Check.​
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Have a passion for increasing women's representation in STEM!
Requirements:
Become a Mentee
What you will gain by joining GSM:
NETWORKING
Network with professionals in your dream STEM industry
MENTORSHIP
Gain insight into your desired field & have a mentor to guide you through every stage of your academic journey
WORKSHOPS
Access to monthly workshops & program-exclusive events geared towards skill building, professional development, and solving real-life problems
COMMUNITY
Make long-lasting connections with fellow STEMists and leading professionals across a spectrum of STEM disciplines
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Currently in grade 7-12
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Live within Canada
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Committed to being a mentee for at least one hour a month
Requirements: