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Leila is a leader in the nonprofit and charitable sector, with a range of experiences working with boards and a demonstrable commitment to the values of social justice, equity, and inclusion.
With nearly 25 years in the field, she’s considered a subject matter expert on issues related to gender equity, anti-poverty, equity, and inclusion. Her work is grounded in the lived realities of people and communities marginalized by systemic barriers. She’s a senior leader at Family Service Toronto, responsible for the organization’s non-partisan public policy, social action, and government relations work, and she serves as the National Director of Campaign 2000: End Child and Family Poverty. She leads the organization’s equity and inclusion work at both the operational and governance levels. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Child Care Now, Canada’s national childcare advocacy coalition. Although she specializes in governance and equity as a board member, she has a diverse skill set. She’s familiar with all aspects of board functions including financial oversight, risk assessments, auditing processes, strategic planning, fundraising, and funder and donor relations.