STAC is proud to announce the 2025 Women of STAC Education Bursary Fund recipients: Mikaela Yohannes of Trylon and Veronica Howat of Wesbell.
Mikaela and Veronica have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their professional growth in the telecommunications industry. Their commitment to advancing their careers and contributing to the sector’s continued success is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to support them as they take the next steps in their professional journeys!
The Women of STAC Bursary Fund is awarded annually to select recipients in the telecommunications sector to provide financial support that can help enable women in their pursuit of training, education, or other professional development opportunities. In addition to monetary support, bursary recipients receive an invitation to participate in the annual STAC conference, where they can engage in valuable learning and networking opportunities.
First awarded in 2020, the bursary is made possible each year through contributions by the Canadian Telecommunications Association. This year, the fund has been solely supported by the Canadian Telecommunications Association, continuing its mission to foster growth and professional development for women in telecom.
Over the past five years, the Women of STAC Bursary has contributed more than $10,000 to women across the Canadian telecommunications and tower industries. Previous recipients include:
2020:
- Erin Campbell
2021:
- Valerie Girard
- Carling Landon
- Kevwe Okagbare
2022:
- Courtney Miller
- Chantal Beetham
2023:
- Elaine Talaro
- Robyn Roy-Holm
- Valerie Girard
2024:
- Melanie Brodeur
- Sandra Hallig
The Women of STAC Committee was founded in 2018 with the goal of encouraging and supporting women in their career advancement within the telecommunications and related industries in Canada. The committee strives to fill training, mentoring, and networking gaps, ensuring more opportunities for women to succeed in the field.
For more information or to get involved with the Women of STAC Committee, please contact Isabela Jimenez at [email protected].
The Women of STAC Committee continues to seek opportunities to grow the Bursary Fund, with the aim of expanding its impact and supporting even more women in the industry. If your company is interested in contributing to this meaningful initiative, please reach out to Isabela Jimenez.