Meet Aileen Hamanishi

Aileen Hamanishi graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Actuarial Science and Statistics from the University of Toronto. She is currently an Associate Manager of Business Integration and Architecture at Accenture. In her free time, Aileen enjoys reading (current events, biographies, finance related), watching TV (mostly reality shows, news pertaining to U.S./Canada/Asia ), gardening and just being outdoors.

When did your love of STEM begin?

My love of STEM began when I was in elementary school. I enjoyed and excelled in the various math courses in high school. With that foundation, it was a good introduction to computer science and logical thinking.

What is the best part about working in the field of STEM?

Job opportunities galore and you will never get bored! With technology changing every day, the possibilities are boundless in STEM.

What advice would you give young women interested in a career in STEM?

Just like any career, you need to put in the effort in order to reap the rewards. Don’t let your gender hold you back from taking STEM courses. I truly believe that if you want something, you need to go after and get it. You get what you put into it!