VANESSA VAKHARIA is a dedicated teacher, published author and leading expert in the field of youth engagement in education. She runs a math and science tutoring centre and is a frequent speaker at math education conferences. Vanessa is particularly passionate about engaging young women in traditionally male-dominated STEM fields and has presented her findings internationally in an interactive and accessible workshop for young people, academics, and educators. She makes appearances on City TV, Global Television and CBC radio throughout the school year with advice for parents and students, and her research continues to be published in magazines, parent blogs, national newspapers and academic journals. And if all that's not enough, she's the singer in a totally cool band.