Maysam Fadel is a seasoned program management professional with over 14 years of experience leading national and international organizations. She has a strong track record in community engagement, volunteer recruitment, capacity building, and stakeholder management, driving growth and impact across various sectors.

Currently, Maysam is the Manager of Volunteer & Student Services at WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto, where she enhances volunteer and student engagement through strategic partnerships and innovative communication strategies.

Her international experience includes roles at UNICEF, where she managed large-scale social protection programs and emergency responses in conflict zones, and at UNHCR, where she recruited and trained thousands of outreach volunteers to support families in need.

Passionate about community impact, Maysam serves on the board of Project Canoe and contributes to its Fund Development sub-committee. She also volunteers as a Representative on the Quality and Program Effectiveness Committee for Trillium Health Partners’ Board of Directors, advocating for human rights and social change.

Participant in: November 2017 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes