Mahya Karamizare has a diverse and impressive background, holding a bachelor's and master’s degree in industrial engineering with a specialization in systems management. She has significant experience in improving systems and processes. For about six years, she worked with international organizations such as Iran Dairy Industries and Iran Engineering Inspection Company. In her role at Iran Dairy Industries, Mahya Karamizare led a team of experts to assess and improve core processes, meeting ISO 9001 standards. Their work resulted in ISO 9001 certification from TUV NORD due to their efforts in implementing the standard requirements and maintaining proper documentation. Besides being skilled in process improvement, she also has valuable experience in research and development, as well as serving on the committee for strategy development at Iran Engineering Inspection Company. Before moving to Vancouver, she ran an engineering software training institute in Iran co-established with her spouse. After about five years of managing the institute, she chose to seek academic excellence in leadership to further strengthen her family's business. Interestingly, the institute continues its educational activities in Iran under her leadership. Mahya Karamizare completed her Master of Arts in leadership at Trinity Western University in Canada and her academic interests involve education management, supply chain management, and the vehicle routing problem, subjects she has researched extensively.