Category Archives: Life

Digital Inclusion: Introduction

I’m looking for purpose. It was when reading an article my dad sent me titled “16 ways to have the confidence of a concrete elephant” by Matt Anderson that I read confident people have a sense of purpose. In order to gain that purpose individuals must answer the great old question “how can I makeContinueContinue reading “Digital Inclusion: Introduction”

A Junior Achievement Story

Exactly ten years ago I got the opportunity to be president of my first ever company with Junior Achievement (JA). The skills and confidence JA was able to give me are fundamental to who I am now. So thank you JA. I was proud to be a featured alumni in your Achiever Stories and excitedContinueContinue reading “A Junior Achievement Story”

Why I always sign of my email by telling people “I can’t wait to see what you break”

I’m always meeting our community members from around the world whether it is close to their homes or somewhere closer to mine. More than once, when I’ve said my name to a new face they will great me by saying “oh you’re Amira, the one who sends all the emails.” In fact, it’s true. WhetherContinueContinue reading “Why I always sign of my email by telling people “I can’t wait to see what you break””

Tech Girls Canada Portraits of Strength (Q+A)

I was thrilled to be featured in Tech Girls Canada who often features women in STEM who have helped break barriers and achieved great things within their industry. They asked me to answer a few question to help inspire other women in STEM: I am a tech evangelist and community builder When I was 10ContinueContinue reading “Tech Girls Canada Portraits of Strength (Q+A)”

Quarter of a Million Dollars for Cancer Research

My friends and I fundraised over $250,000 in 4 years. Did I say that too quickly? Let me try this again to show you how big of a deal this is. Myself and 15-20 ladies have collected over a quarter of a million dollars for the Canadian Cancer Society in just a few years. UnlikeContinueContinue reading “Quarter of a Million Dollars for Cancer Research”

Brooke’s Donkeys, small but mighty

Well, the Donkeys did it again. Three years in a row we have been named the top Fundraisers by the Canadian Cancer Relay for Life. Our team members have also secured for the third time the awards for Top Fundraiser and Top Online Fundraiser. We’ve raised something over $150,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society inContinueContinue reading “Brooke’s Donkeys, small but mighty”

Project Ukulele Gangsterism

Project Ukulele Gangsterism: The Unedited Story February 28, 2013 Adil Dhalla ( also known as my brother) receives $1000 from the CSI Awesome Foundation to take one of his crazy ideas to the next level. He was super happy and thanks to his Facebook post the idea starting getting legs.  Beginning of March, 2013 AdilContinueContinue reading “Project Ukulele Gangsterism”

I throw parties at Mozilla

A month ago today I started a new job with the Mozilla Foundation (yay!). I’m through the roof about this and I wanted to share with you why. For awhile I’ve watched Mozilla from afar while admiring their commitment to creating an open web and educating the next generation of webmakers. My only experience withContinueContinue reading “I throw parties at Mozilla”

Girls Learning Code

It’s March break! Other than less traffic on the roads, this week has yet to have any meaning since I completed high school. Until now that is. This week I’ve offered to lend some of my time to act as a mentor at the Girls Learning Code March Break Camp (founded from the awesome peopleContinueContinue reading “Girls Learning Code”