Damineh Akhavan, P.Eng., is an aerospace engineer, advocate, and longstanding volunteer with extensive experience across governance, regulatory, and community organizations. She is the Co-founder and CEO of Global Women in STEM, advancing equity and human rights in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through education, advocacy, and action.
Her service spans local, provincial, national, and global organizations, including the West Vancouver Police Board, Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Engineers Canada, HR MacMillan Space Centre, UN Women, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Healthcare Excellence Canada, and advisory roles at the University of Victoria and Capilano University. Her contributions focus on governance, policy, mentorship, youth outreach, and advancing diverse representation.
Damineh advocates for gender equity in leadership, including pay equity and inclusive board representation. She also works to address gender-based violence through community engagement, storytelling, and sharing lived experiences of workplace harassment and discrimination. She is committed to making STEM accessible to youth through mentorship and outreach initiatives. Her work has been recognized through a range of honours acknowledging her contributions across sectors.
