Founder and CEO

Generation1.ca

Arundati Dandapani, MLitt, CAIP, CIPP/C, CIPM, is a visionary and multiple award-winning author, data leader and Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, a widely recognized media platform, professional community association, and social enterprise driving immigrant inclusion across North America. Under her leadership, Generation1.ca places immigrants at the forefront of data and insights innovation, notably through high-impact career fairs and case competitions but also educational events, career resources, webinars, credentials and networking. A globally recognized data and insights leader, honored by ESOMAR and Insight250, Arundati serves on multiple industry boards including the IAPP, American Association for Public Opinion Research, the Insights Association in Canada, and has authored, edited, and presented at top global conferences and also won accolades and recognition for her work. She also teaches 300+ advanced learners at Humber Polytechnic, nurturing a vibrant, diverse sector of thriving professionals in data, analytics, and business.