Media
Featured Awards
BlackNorth Initiative: Youth Leadership
May 2024Irene was the recipient of the ‘Youth Leadership’ award, sponsored by Hydro One at BlackNorth’s Initiative Excellence Gala.
November 2023Irene was the recipient of the ‘Best Individual Contribution to Advancing Youth in the Workplace’ award. She was also interviewed for the Charity Connects podcast.
June 2022Irene was the recipient of the ‘Building Community Through Research, Science & Technology’ award at the TYC’s Black Youth Gala.
CIBWE: Top 100 Black Women to Watch
October 2024
Irene was the selected as one of Canada’s “Top 100 Black Women to Watch” by the Canada International Black Women Excellence.
Interviews
August 2021Black Voice is an initiative that highlights stories, programs, and businesses among Black communities in Canada. Irene shared her journey navigating academia and how she hopes Rise In STEM will help future generations.
April 2022Irene shared her insights around policy supporting youth-led grassroots organizations, and specifically how Bill S-216 impacts Rise In STEM.
August 2024Irene shared her journey at the University of Toronto, starting her grassroots initiative, Rise In STEM, and the importance of STEM education in her communities.