Who we are
The 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Women’s Alumnae Association (MWAA) includes all women graduates of the University. This constituent group of the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Alumni Association traces its origins to 1891, driven by the University’s first cohort of female graduates. Today, the MWAA is a vibrant association of women dedicated advancing the leadership potential of female graduates, contributing to excellence in educational achievement, lifelong learning, and the advancement of 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ and the community at large.
MWAA Executive Team, June 2025 - April 2026
Honorary President: Susan Czarnocki, MA’89
Immediate Past President: Laura Swayne, BSc’14
President: Gawaher Atif, BA’81
1st Vice-President: Nora Boudghene, BA’20
2nd Vice-President and Secretary: Kelly Christine Wong, BA’17
Treasurer: Wanda Leah Trineer, BSc(Agr)’76
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What we do
The MWAA organizes a rich calendar of engaging activities of interest to alumnae – the plural noun for a group of female graduates in Latin – some of which are open to all members of the University or general alumni community: the annual Muriel V. Roscoe lecture series, Come and Be Inspired lecture series, workshops on career advancement or financial planning, and more.
The MWAA mentor program is a peer-to-peer opportunity for established alumnae to guide and inspire fellow alumnae in their professional ambitions.
The MWAA supports future generations of women students through an annual disbursement of around $60,000 in scholarships, bursaries, fellowships and graduation prizes, in line with the Association’s strong tradition of philanthropy and generosity at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ.
Get involved
- Consider participating in the organization of events, professional development or the MWAA mentoring program, as a stepping stone to a governance role on the Board.
- Participate in professional, social and service activities organized by the MWAA.
- Become a mentor or encourage another female graduate you know to become a mentee by joining the MWAA mentor program.
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Questions?
mwaa.alumni [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MWAA%209IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ%20Alumni) (Email the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Women’s Alumnae Association)