Experience

The Ismaili Canada

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Operating Officer, Aga Khan Council for Canada

  • May 2021 - Present

  Member of the National Executive Team (reporting to the CEO and Council) and serve as Country Director to the international office. Strategic leadership and oversight of multiple complex projects, programs and services across Canada (i.e. case management, crisis intervention, youth mentorship, refugee and settlement services, mental health, future of work/business). Responsible for strategy and operations, resource mobilization, partnerships, staff and volunteer management, and policy/program development. Responsible for overseeing a multi-million dollar operating budget. Show less



Barnes Management Group

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Consultant and Leader for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion + Belonging

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  My recent projects include: **EDI strategy review of the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program with Addictions and Mental Health Ontario **Main Streets Against Racism Project with Business Improvement Areas in Toronto **Strategic, Governance and Operational Review with the Canadian Association of Social Workers BMG ventures beyond the framework of a traditional consulting firm in that we consider ourselves a resource network that is passionate about helping our clientele reach their goals. We work collaboratively to engage with others and transfer knowledge in a meaningful, customized and sustainable way. We are committed to the principles of diversity, social development and to building stronger communities. Show less



Toronto District School Board

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Board Trustee, Ward 17, Scarborough Centre

  • Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

  Appointed as: Trustee Member, Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee Trustee Member, Audit Committee Board Member, Toronto Lands Corporation Establishes policies Sets budgets and allocates resources Formulates plans for the Board and sets priorities to reflect community values and goals Supports and monitors student achievement Oversees matters related to Board facilities Recruits and evaluates a Director of Education Collaborates with all levels of government in the best interest of constituents and public policy Show less



Bruce Grey Child and Family Services (Children’s Aid Society)

• Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

• Leader, Quality, Data and Strategy (Interim - contract)

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021



York Region Children's Aid Society

• Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2020

  Strategic oversight of 300 staff and child welfare service operations, strategy, quality and innovation, communications, human resources and legal services departments. Strategic oversight of 300 staff and child welfare service operations, strategy, quality and innovation, communications, human resources and legal services departments.



Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2015 - Sep 2018

  Provide senior level sector leadership and oversight for matters related to the deployment and sustainment of the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN) and it's governance and decsion making processes. Develop and maintain relationships through a senior government relations approach with political and ministry leadership/staff to advocate for the needs of the child welfare sector. Directly reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Child Welfare Operations Excellence at OACAS and part of the senior management team.Provide senior leadership for the OACAS and sector’s commitments to reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Ontario. Responsible for leading the strategy, operational plan and developing and maintaining senior level relations with Indigenous organizations and communities. Areas of oversight include: Governance and operational commitments, technology and file disclosure for 60s scoop class action lawsuit. Show less

• • Mar 2012 - Mar 2015

  Research and analyze programs, initiatives, trends, data, issues, best practices in the child welfare sector. Provide expert advice and guidance to member agencies and provide knowledge and expertise to facilitate the work of OACAS departments and support planning and decision making within the organization. Consult and engage with members, partners and stakeholders, lead project teams, and write and present a broad range of materials on the full spectrum of child welfare service.

• • Mar 2012 - Dec 2014

  Provide provincial leadership, project and program management to a number of advocacy, policy and program initiatives supporting the adoption and permanency for children and youth in Ontario's child welfare system.



Centennial College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Part-Time Professor, School of Community and Health Studies

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

  Teach a variety of courses in the Child and Youth Care Program (eg. Laws Affecting Treatment Delivery, Seminar, Group Interaction, Clinical Advocacy etc.) Teach a variety of courses in the Child and Youth Care Program (eg. Laws Affecting Treatment Delivery, Seminar, Group Interaction, Clinical Advocacy etc.)



Clinical Private Practice

• Clinician, Child and Family, Life Coaching

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2014



Highland Shores Children's Aid Society

• Cobourg, Ontario

• Clinical Case Consultant, Clinical Service Support Program

  • Aug 2006 - Mar 2012

  Provided clinical consultation on a variety of adoption, foster and kinship files to CASs within Central East Ontario. Focus areas included: attachment theory, trauma, psychopathology and autism. Provided clinical consultation on a variety of adoption, foster and kinship files to CASs within Central East Ontario. Focus areas included: attachment theory, trauma, psychopathology and autism.



Durham Children's Aid Society

• Oshawa, Ontario

• Child Protection Worker

  • Dec 2004 - Aug 2006

  Provided case management services to children and youth in care. Provided case management services to children and youth in care.



Blue Hills Child and Family Centre

• Aurora, Ontario

• Family Support Worker/Group Therapist

  • Jan 2003 - Aug 2006

  Provided clinical service delivery to children, youth and their families within residential, out-patient and group therapy modalities. Focus areas: family therapy, attachment theory, clinically managed access, cognitive behavioural therapy and play therapy. Provided clinical service delivery to children, youth and their families within residential, out-patient and group therapy modalities. Focus areas: family therapy, attachment theory, clinically managed access, cognitive behavioural therapy and play therapy.