In 1974, Marg Latham was the only woman to graduate in civil engineering from Queen’s University. Since then, she has continued to be a pioneer and trailblazer. To this day, she is one of few women in Canada to have been a construction superintendent.

Over the first 20 years of her career, Latham managed major construction projects in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver and later became the first female vice president in UMA Group, a national consulting engineering firm. Today, in her own business she is assisting major public and private sector engineering and geoscience organizations and regulators in improving professional practice. 

Latham has been a champion for women in SETT since the 1970s, has been on the WinSETT Board since 2012 and has led the board after both the death of founding chair Margaret-Ann Armour and through the pandemic.

Outside of work, Latham spends her summers sailing and being on the water with her spouse of 34 years. She is also an avid walker and enjoys downhill skiing in the winter.

Sarah Watts-Rynard has a passion for not-for-profit work, especially in the area of skills development in technical occupations and the skilled trades. As a result, she’s built strong relationships with government and a knowledge base related to skills gaps in Canada’s high-demand occupations.

With a background in communications, journalism and government relations, she’s applied her expertise to the WinSETT board specifically in the areas of advancing womens’ careers in hands-on occupations.
A mother to two daughters, Watts-Rynard is proud to volunteer with WinSETT, citing it as a deeply rewarding experience that gives her an appreciation for how dedicated women, working together, can make an impact for future generations of women in male-dominated occupations.

When she’s not at work, you can probably find Watts-Rynard travelling to far-off places, hitting a few balls on the links, or indulging in a good book.

Carrie Vos is a certified engineering technologist who has worked in post-secondary education for more than 15 years and before that as a piping and structural designer of large oil and gas facilities.
Vos says she was always interested in technical work, which led her to engineering design and drafting. Working with engineering firms, she says she was initially surprised how few women were in her workplace and she wanted to do work to encourage women into the SETT fields. She had heard of WinSETT and admired the work, so when she saw a call for board members, she knew she could contribute. Since becoming a volunteer, she’s been able to directly contribute to the success of women in SETT, specifically growing into leadership roles.

When Vos isn’t working or volunteering at WinSETT, she’s volunteering with one of several organizations she’s involved with or spending time with her family.

Christina Gale is a professional engineer with more than 10 years working in the oil and gas industry in a variety of engineering roles including operations, construction, unconventional gas development, and offshore exploration. Gale has always had an interest in the applied sciences, and found working as an engineer was a great way to make sense of how things work. Gale has a passion for advocating for inclusion, equity and accessibility and in 2020, joined the WinSETT board to further that passion. She says WinSETT has surrounded her with like-minded women who are building a more equitable future for women in SETT. Gale spends the majority of her free time planning her next travel adventures, and has already visited more than 25 countries.

Laleh Behjat received a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2002 and has since been a professor in Electrical and Software Engineering at the University of Calgary. An Iranian woman, Behjat says she had two options to ensure her independence: either become a doctor or engineer and she chose engineering. Several years into her career, she says she’s sure engineering was the right choice because she loves creating new things and making change in people’s lives. Behjat found WinSETT through its Leadership Development professional development programs, which she says gave her the opportunity to grow in her own career. Joining the board and encouraging others in SETT was the next logical step. She says WinSETT helped grow her confidence, to learn how to use her voice, and take chances in her career.

When she’s not at work, Behjat can usually be found reading or having exciting conversations with her friends and colleagues about big ideas.

Deborah Harrop has more than 30 years experience in computing technologies with a background in IT security and disaster recovery. She was always disappointed with the 25-30% participation rate of women in the IT workforce and as a result got involved with a number of initiatives to introduce and retain women in the field. Joining the WinSETT board was a natural progression as she continues to support women in the technology fields. Harrop says WinSETT is just one tool to help her achieve her goal of increasing gender diversity in her division at WCB, but also in the field generally. When she’s not at work or volunteering, Harrop is often found behind her easel painting in oils, acrylics, and watercolours, or out pulling weeds in her garden.

Kelsie Priest is a civil engineer with more than 10 years experience. Since starting her career she’s been a passionate advocate for the recruitment and retention of women in engineering, speaking and mentoring university- and high school-aged women. Priest is one of the founding directors of Women in Consulting Engineering Vancouver, an organization supporting and empowering women in engineering and aiming to increase gender diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Jayrin Yue is an environmental and sustainability professional and has worked in a wide variety of environmental roles including environmental management, air emissions management, and asset retirement. She currently works in sustainability for PETRONAS Canada, helping to develop and execute the sustainability strategy for the company. Yue is passionate about giving back to her community, especially supporting women in industry. Yue was particularly interested in joining the board at WinSETT as women have unique career challenges and barriers in the workplace and WinSETT’s dedicated training can help women overcome these challenges – training she personally says she has benefited from. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and camping.

Seema Makwana is a professional engineer with more than 20 years experience in engineering, project management, and leadership. A lover of math and sciences, Makwana discovered engineering when encouraged to look into the industry by an uncle who was also an engineer. She studied biochemistry and chemical engineering and in Calgary found success in her engineering career. Makwana discovered WinSETT through its Leadership Program, where she says she learned how to navigate the workplace and was equipped with ideas and tools. Through the professional development training, she says she discovered an organization aligned with her own values and goals and so joined the board to give back.

When she’s not at work, Makwana says she spends her time with her kids, friends, and family, specifically trying and cooking new foods together.

PharmD, BSc (Medical Science Liaison, Immunology-Gastroenterology, AbbVie)

Munaza Saleem is a licensed Pharmacist, holding a Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo. She has over 7 years of diverse experience in pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authority, hospital, and community pharmacy settings, and currently works within Medical Affairs as a Medical Science Liaison in Immunology-Gastroenterology. Prior to this role, she completed her Industry Pharmacy Residency in Medical Affairs and supported strategies for real world evidence generation studies in neuroscience and rare diseases. Munaza’s passion for gender equality and female empowerment inspired her to work with Plan International Canada, where she collaborated with Canada’s Minister of National Defense on strategies regarding female representation in the Canadian Armed Forces, the future of the pharmacy profession, and mental health in Canada. She joined the WinSETT board through her passion for helping women overcome challenges in SETT fields with the goal of fostering equitable representation in science, engineering, trades, and technology.

Munaza is the honoured recipient of multiple accolades and awards for her work, including the international Diana Award, Dr. Charlie Bayliff Memorial Award, President’s Leadership Award, and the Richard Vollans Science Leadership Award.

Outside of work, you can find Munaza travelling the world, hiking, or discovering new cafes.

Afsaneh Tehrani is the Vice President of Software Development and Technology, a seasoned software engineer, and a strategic architect. She is known for her innovative solutions to complex technological issues, specializing in creating cost-effective, secure systems through Agile methodologies, digitization, and automation. This significantly boosts organizational efficiency with reusable patterns and process optimizations.

With a robust consulting background, Afsaneh provides visionary leadership, effectively collaborating with global tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and IBM to deliver complex, multimillion-dollar projects successfully.

Dedicated to professional development, Afsaneh has mentored numerous professionals, promoting a barrier-free environment conducive to success. She is a strong advocate for gender equality, actively supporting Women in Technology and Leadership, and contributing to initiatives that advance women’s rights.

Afsaneh is excited to join the WinSETT Centre, committed to empowering women in science, engineering, trades, and technology (SETT). An avid traveler, her journeys to over 20 countries have greatly enriched her personal and professional life.

Alberta Certified Power Engineer – Third Class

With a career beginning in upstream Oil and Gas operations, Lindsay challenged her Third-Class ABSA examinations while training as a Gas Pipeline Controller on the NGTL system for TC Energy. Upon completion of both qualifications, she was promoted to management in the Canada Gas Control Centre with focus on pandemic response and Coastal Gas Link readiness.

Shifting gears in 2023 she currently resides on Treaty 8 land in Alberta, now working as the Area Manager for the Aurora Central Team at TC Energy. Her team’s primary focus is ensuring safe, reliable delivery of natural gas to Intra-Provincial energy customers.

Lindsay is not one to shy away from addressing female representation in the workplace and beyond. She is passionate about addressing traditional gender roles, mindsets, and how workplace environments play a role in what women believe they are capable of. Collegial discussions with peers on topics such as team expansion and tradespeople have stoked Lindsay’s interest in contributing to a vision of inclusion in male dominated fields. Her lens on this issue is: instead of asking why diversity, ask why not.

Aside from her career, Lindsay enjoys spending time equally between the great outdoors with her 3 dogs and playing video games while remaining an active participant in the Alberta e-sports community.

Angela is Senior Regional Director at Info-Tech Research Group, an Erickson Certified Master Coach (ECMC) and is educated in Technology, Systems Management, Business, and Public Relations. She has over 20 years experience inspiring innovation and transformation by leveraging technology, inspired leadership, diverse engaged teams, and process enhancements for sustainability. Angela also serves on the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce as Vice-Chair on the Finance, Budget, and Regulation Committee.



Angela has a true passion for contributing to diversity, inclusion, and equity. She is a lifelong learner, a nature lover, and a proud mom to her daughter and two adopted rescue animals.

Joining the WinSETT board in 2024 was an opportunity for her to collaborate with other amazing leaders and make a measurable difference in equity in Canada.