Surrey Hospitals Foundation’s Azra Hussain and daughter Hebah Hussaina make WXN’s Top 100 List

ate about supporting youth STEAM education. She is the Surrey coordinator of the Science World Future Science Leaders program, an after-school STEAM enrichment program for teens designed to unleash creative potential and build a life-long network of like-minded peers.

Hebah has contributed and led initiatives to encourage youth participation in STEAM activities through partnerships with Science World, Surrey Memorial Hospital, the City of Surrey, Health and Technology District and the University of British Columbia. Hebah is a strong believer in investing in the future generation, and advocates for equal opportunities for youth to pursue STEAM careers.

“Being recognized with this award amongst so many inspirational women and especially with my mother, is an absolute honour, as it is her trailblazing passion for giving back and helping people that continues to inspire me each day”, says Hebah.

“I am a strong advocate for the inclusion of accessible STEAM education programs within local communities, and a huge believer in youth volunteerism. One of my beliefs is the power youth hold to change the future.” Hebah plans to continue pursuing a career in child health science research and to further help support healthy child development in her community.

WXN brings together remarkable women and men, creating opportunities to learn from each other, enrich careers and make a difference for female colleagues. The WXN Top 100 Awards opens doors for women to achieve higher levels of excellence by proving that opportunities are increasing for female leaders to have an impact at the highest organizational levels.

Source: .voiceonline.com