Who we are
The McGill Women’s Alumnae Association (MWAA) includes all women graduates of the University. This constituent group of the McGill 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 McGill 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 McGill.
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%20McGill%20Alumni) (Email the McGill Women’s Alumnae Association)