Who Are We?
Trajce Nikolov
Managing Partner
Trajce holds a masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto. He currently works in infrastructure and transportation planning.
Trajce is a Managing Partner at projectEQUITY and is an overall lead for the research teams. Trajce is very passionate about gender equity and believes that we all, regardless of gender, need to come together and implement solutions that move our society forward.
"To enjoy equality, we first must ensure equity in our society."
Roxanne Bilski
Managing Partner
Roxanne holds a Masters degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy from the University of Guelph. Throughout her university career, Roxanne was a competitive cheerleader, volunteered as a student mentor, and worked as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate political science courses. With an interest in law and politics, she aspires to be a policy analyst.
Roxanne is a Managing Partner at projectEQUITY and an Ambassador for the Violence Against Women research team. Roxanne is very passionate about women’s rights and gender equity, and hopes to raise awareness and provide tangible solutions to the various issues women continue to face in society today. Roxanne believes it is only right that women are involved in the decision-making process for policies that shape their lives.
"Afforded the opportunity to be a voice and make a difference, I joined forces with Trajce in this important initiative. As a woman, it is important that I share my story, my lived experiences, be a positive role model to young women and men, and empower others to join the conversation."
What do we hope to achieve?
Our goals are to analyze the issues on gender equity and find tangible solutions that we can implement in our world. How? We will lead by example. Here is what we have planned:
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A complete community outreach campaign, inviting all perspectives and solutions
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The projectEQUITY Pledge
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A published book presenting our findings
Our Promise: Understand All Perspectives
Gender equity is a complex issue. We understand that the topic of gender equity requires a thorough analysis of all of the issues present, without bias. That is why we are working together with the community, doing research, and shedding light on both sides of the equation. Our promise is to ensure that we find solutions that do not create an unsustainable scenario for any gender, but rather creates opportunities for gender equity to become the new norm. Together, we believe we can make a tangible difference.
The Story Behind the Name
Treating everyone exactly the same does not mean the outcomes will be the same. If everyone is treated equally, our differences and the history behind these differences, are not taken into consideration.
Our mission is to first ensure equity before we can enjoy equality. Equity, by definition, is giving everyone what they need to be successful, actively creating a more level playing field. At projectEQUITY, we recognize that men and women are different and we believe men and women should be given the same opportunities to succeed, despite their differences.
In a collaborative effort with our team of Ambassadors and through community outreach, we hope to achieve gender equity by debating and proposing tangible solutions for change in our workplaces, homes, and society.
What can you do?
In order for gender equity to become the norm in our society, it requires each and every one of us to become aware, responsible, and a part of the solution. From raising awareness, to actively searching for solutions, here is how you can be involved with projectEQUITY:
How did we start?
With a unique partnership between two passionate and results-driven individuals in search of solutions to the problems women continue to face in our society today. projectEQUITY started as a campaign when Trajce and Roxanne came together to realize that although our words carry weight, our actions speak louder. They have opted to shift the conversation surrounding women's rights and gender equity from why to how. With a team of intelligent, young minds across a wide range of industries, projectEQUITY is conducting research, debating and proposing solutions to issues such as workplace dynamics, the underrepresentation of women in STEM, and violence against women.
