Gina has been interested in engineering since her early childhood in Iran. In 1989, she became the first woman to earn a PhD in building engineering from Concordia University. Since then, she has paved the way for many young women, working throughout her career to support women in the industry. To celebrate her achievements, in 2018, Concordia’s faculty of engineering and computer science was renamed the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Our latest Women Transforming the Workplace whitepaper has landed! Inside it, you’ll find sharp insights collected from the panel of inspiring women who attended our Calgary roundtable. In the whitepaper, we highlight how emerging tech can create opportunities for women, and what you can do to take advantage of them. It’s a definite must-read!