Meet Elaine Yan

Elaine Yan graduated with a degree in International Relations from the University of Toronto in 2008. She currently works as an ILDP Associate in Financial Crimes Technology. In her free time, Elaine enjoys reading, traveling, learning about current trends in the tech world-going to meet up groups and researching online.

When did your love of STEM begin?

As a female born into the Asian (specifically Chinese) heritage, it was instilled into my very core to always have a strong understanding and "love" for math and science. My love and passion for math and science and later technology came into play around high school for me, when the question "why" became the foundation of everything I was involved in.

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

I love being a part of the technology world. its ever changing and in a way unpredictably predictable or vice versa

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

Don't be afraid of it, confront your fears and dive deep.