Redefining Leadership One Cup of Tea at a time Learn More

Redefining Leadership One Cup of Tea at a timeLearn More

YWCA Toronto Young Woman of Distinction Learn More

YWCA Toronto Young Woman of DistinctionLearn More

Hi, I’m Arezoo!

I’m a social impact and organizational development strategist!

Rooted in transformational feminist leadership, my work applies an intersectional lens to growing sustainable and impactful organizations.

With a focus on gender equity, racial liberation, and environmental protection, my work is informed by 10+ years of leadership in the social impact sector.

Redefining Leadership One Cup of Tea at a Time

Insights
For women to be better represented in Canadian politics, they first have to feel safe
For women to be better represented in Canadian politics, they first have to feel safe

Improving engagement and representation for diverse women in Canadian politics first requires creating safe and inclusive working spaces for elected officials, staffers and volunteers.

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It’s time for our political systems to face the truth about misogynoir
It’s time for our political systems to face the truth about misogynoir

We fail Black women when we encourage them to take on leadership roles in a system that will do everything in its power to control their narrative and drive them away. It’s time for our political systems to face the truth about misogynoir and its part in our collective response to Paul, and the need for a systematically different approach to promoting and supporting Black women’s leadership.

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Canada Must Act on Gendered Islamophobia
Canada Must Act on Gendered Islamophobia

The only thing oppressing Muslim women and gender-diverse people in this country is the Islamophobic violence and political patronization that hinders our ability to grow, heal, and lead in ways that empower us.

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Canada’s Feminist Recovery must include a systemic feminist and anti-racist overhaul of our political culture
Canada’s Feminist Recovery must include a systemic feminist and anti-racist overhaul of our political culture

It is impossible to build trust in institutions that continue to facilitate harm against marginalized women and our communities, no matter how many viral hashtags they give us.

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Recent Work

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Resetting Normal: Gender, Intersectionality, and Leadership

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Elect Her: A Roadmap for Improving the Representation of Women in Canadian Politics

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My Founder Era!

Early in my career, I founded Platform, a non-profit organization that envisions a liberated future where Black, Indigenous, and racialized women and gender-diverse folks can lead authentically. Growing Platform from a grassroots movement to a nonprofit organization allowed me to get a first-hand experience of what it means to go form vision to action. My experience as a founder allowed me to work with and learn from many amazing people, making me the person I am today!

My expertise in organizational growth and fund development are deeply rooted in my ability to work with partners, communities, and funders to build Platform! During my time at Platform, I worked with young leaders, civil society organizations, and governments to increase meaningful representation and inclusion at the decision-making table.