Meet Vanessa
Vanessa Vakharia graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing Management from the University of Guelph in 2004. Earned her Master of Arts degree in Mathematics Education from the University of British Columbia in 2010 as well as her Secondary School Mathematics Teaching Degree from D'Youville College in 2007. She currently is the founder and CEO of The Math Guru. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys being in a rock band, listening to podcasts, making music, discovering music, reading, trying new things, meeting new people, exploring spirituality and, finding magical moments!
Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing Management, University of Guelph
Master of Arts degree in Mathematics Education, University of British Columbia
Secondary School Mathematics Teaching Degree, D'Youville College
Founder and CEO, The Math Guru
When did your love of STEM begin?
I didn't! A STEM career decided to pursue me. The first high school math teacher who actually believed in me was Ewa! She always pushed me to work hard for the things I wanted to accomplish. I failed grade 11 math TWICE, but she helped show me just how simple it could be.
What did you love most about study in your field of STEM?
That the possibilities truly are infinite, and that there are endless chances to stretch the limits of your imagination! That a-ha moment that happens when someone FINALLY understands something they never thought they would ever be capable of understanding!
What advice would you give to young women considering a career in STEM?
Forget about finding your passion, and focus on following your curiosity instead. Trust me. That's where the magic is!
“Being an advocate for positive experiences
in STEM allows me to heal the world,
one math-traumatized person at a time!
-Vanessa Vakharia
