Dr. Daisy Rosas Vargas identifies as first generation indigenous (Mexica) and Latine born in what is called the United States. She is a chemist, science communicator, and educator who enjoys sharing the wonders of chemistry and science with the future generation. She used her voice to represent and advocate for the underrepresented students in the college classroom, as a former professor at a small liberal arts college. Her current focus, since making a career change, is making science accessible and relatable through projects like ‘Chemists in the Kitchen’ with the National Academy of Sciences, ‘Drawing with Dr. Daisy’ with the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, NY, and ‘REAL Chem’ with Arizona State University and Carnegie Mellon University. Daisy wants to open doors to those behind her so their career journey is more attainable and welcoming.

Daryl is a seasoned product lead dedicated to simplifying complex systems and creating seamless online-to-offline experiences. Her career across 3 countries is rooted in banking and spanned sustainable energy and tech at Tesla and Twitter. She is now in healthcare after co-founding a chat-based health consultation service, which won a global award for its impact and creativity on healthcare accessibility.

With a multidisciplinary background, curiosity, and drive to improve lives, Daryl brings a unique blend of technical and social science skills with empathy to her work. She holds an MSc in Environmental Management from the National University of Singapore-Yale program and honors degrees in Psychology and Marketing from De La Salle University - Manila. Prior to these, she was a 16-year old aspiring doctor studying Physical Therapy at University of Santo Tomas, where she overcame her fear of dead bodies and separately realized a different path.

Beyond work, she makes time for life, traveling, and volunteering. Daryl also mentors aspiring women from developing countries like her, including the Department of State's TechWomen initiative.

Talis has spent the last 20 years co-founding and growing social enterprises focused in entrepreneurship education, youth leadership, and tech: FeelGood, Latiendo por Mexico, and Crew for All. She currently serves as an Associate Director at the ideaHUB in Dalhousie University, a deep-tech incubator committed to supporting founders to build physical products for a healthier world while becoming mindful leaders. Talis holds an MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Monterrey Institute of Technology in Mexico and lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with her husband, Dylan and two kids, Sam and Annie.