Women in Tech Regatta Vancouver 2025

Dr. Khristine Carino leads in the intersections of community building, science and tech, culture and heritage, diversity and inclusion—a changemaker who defies career categorization in a world that expects clearcut career paths and titles. From her early days as a dentist and educator in the Philippines to her transformative leadership across academia, non-profits, and STEM in Canada, Dr. Cariño embodies multi-disciplinary excellence.

As the President of Tech2Step Network Canada and Google Women TechMakers Ambassador, Dr. Cariño has built a thriving platform for newcomer professionals, fostering mentorship, peer support, and career development.

Dr. Cariño made history as the first Filipino president of the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST), demonstrating her trailblazing spirit and dedication to supporting women in STEM. Her mentoring work through platforms like the Women’s Economic Council, Locelle, and Immigrant Networks further highlights her passion for nurturing the next generation of leaders.

An advocate for digital equity, she founded East Van Kids STEAM to provide free and low-cost science and tech workshops, ensuring children from underrepresented communities have access to early STEM education.

Deeply engaged in the Filipino community, she co-founded Alliance Philippines Filipino Language and Cultural Heritage School, and as the former Executive Director of Mabuhay House Society, worked closely with the BC provincial government to advance the Filipino Cultural Centre project.

Her commitment to community leadership and mentorship earned her recognition as a Canadian Immigrant Woman of Inspiration in STEM (2022). She is finalist of the Tech Girls’ 2024 “The Journey Awards” which recognize and honour the journeys of immigrant women in STEMM who exemplify leadership, innovation, and community service. She is also nominated for the 2025 Women in Communications and Technology (WCT-FCT) Mentor of the Year Award. In 2025, Dr. Cariño was conferred the King Charles III Coronation Medal for leadership and community service.

With a rich academic background, including a PhD from Tokyo Medical and Dental University and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Cariño’s scholarly achievements underscore her lifelong commitment to learning and innovation.

Now calling Vancouver home for nearly two decades, Dr. Cariño and her husband, Rey, are raising their three children to be inclusive global leaders rooted in the values of equity and community service.