STEPHANIE THOMPSON

P. Eng Engineering Team Leader

GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA

Chief Executive Officer

STEM BY STEPH

BIO: A professional engineer, Stephanie Thompson has led engineering teams at General Motors on major capital projects to manufacture engines and transmissions for 20 years. In 2019, Stephanie launched Women in STEM Experiences, to break down STEM barriers for women. This year her plan is to continue to grow her new brand, STEM by Steph. She and her family are avid travellers, and have visited exotic destinations like Morocco and China.

MOST IMPORTANT CAREER LESSON: Don’t let your intensity to achieve your goals isolate the people you have to work with every day. Taking the time to understand the motivations of the players on your team is key.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Applying to the Canadian Space Agencies Astronaut Program. While I wasn’t successful, just by trying I increased my odds.