University Canada West Professor named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

University Canada West Professor Rochelle Prasad was recently named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the Top 100 for 2024 by the Women’s Executive Network.
Professor Prasad, a renowned education rights advocate, social entrepreneur, educator, and founder of SPARK Foundation, joins an elite list of 103 women recognised for their exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to shaping the future of Canada.
Since founding the SPARK Foundation in high school, she has championed youth empowerment, particularly through education initiatives to reduce barriers to higher learning.
As a celebrated advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Professor Prasad advises international organisations, lectures on political science and social justice, and collaborates with youth networks to elevate the next generation of leaders.
The 2024 Top 100 award winners will be celebrated next week at the 22nd annual Top 100 Awards Gala at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.