CAI Board announces new Interim Executive Director

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, ON: July 16, 2019 – The Board of Directors of Canadian Arab Institute (CAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shireen Salti as an Interim Executive Director.  

“We are very excited about Shireen’s vision for CAI,” said Abdullah Snobar, board chair. “Her extensive knowledge of Canadian Arab issues will complement the in-depth research CAI has already done, augmenting CAI’s strong and unique presence in Canadian policy debates.”

Shireen is very much looking forward to joining the CAI team, having served the Canadian Arab community over the years and witnessing the direct impact of community based organizations in shaping public policy on numerous fronts. “I’ve been attracted to CAI’s articulation of the perspective and potential of Canadian Arabs and advancing their contributions to society”, Shireen said. “With the Canadian federal election looming, there is tremendous opportunity for CAI to engage the Canadian Arab community – a population that is growing, diverse, well-educated and relatively young”.

Shireen has worked in the Ontario Public Service, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and Council of Ontario Universities in various policy positions and has volunteered with the Canadian Arab community over the years supporting the resettlement of newcomers in the GTA.

Shireen is a graduate of York University and has a BA Honours in Business and Society, a Masters in Public Policy, Administration and Law, and a Graduate Diploma in Judicial Administration.

“Shireen’s leadership will build on CAI’s deeply respected reputation by broadening and cementing our spheres of influence,” Abdullah stated. “Her recognized presence and deep involvement in Arab Canadian initiatives will strengthen the relationships CAI has built over the years.”

CAI is a national not-for-profit, non-partisan “Think and Do Tank” that focuses on issues and interests of the Canadian Arab community through applied research, education and community engagement. CAI celebrates and encourages Arab Canadians’ participation in all social, political, cultural and economic aspects of Canadian society. The Institute strives to be the leading policy and research organization on domestic policies of concern to Arab Canadians. 

CAI is a national not-for-profit, non-partisan "Think and Do Tank" that focuses on issues and interests of the Canadian Arab community through applied research, education and community engagement. CAI celebrates and encourages Arab Canadians' participation in all social, political, cultural and economic aspects of Canadian society.   The Institute strives to be the leading policy and research organization on domestic policies of concern to the Arab Canadians.

For more information, contact:

Abdullah Snobar, Chair, CAI Board of Directors - board@canadianarabinstitute.org