Women Who Reign: Michelle Chen and Joy L

Michelle: Hi! I’m Michelle Chen, a third-year student pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Business at Ivey Business School and Western University. I’ve done a software engineering internship at Top Hat, and will be joining Microsoft as a PM for their Garage program this summer.

I’m passionate about getting involved in the university and tech community to help others reach their full potential. I’ve been the Co-President of Women in Technology Society for the past 2 years, and hold various executive positions at Ivey Tech Club, Western Capital Markets, and Western Tech alumni. Fun Fact: I’m a petrolhead who loves cars and motorsports.

Joy: Hi, I’m Joy! I’m the other Co-President of the Women in Technology at Western University. Together, Michelle and I run WITS, and we just hosted one of Canada’s largest all-women’s hackathons, SheHacks! Last month, SheHacks had over 150 hackers, $5000 in prizes, and 25 sponsors. You can watch our recap video here.