Learning to navigate a world a-new, thriving through the challenges and making the most of available resources and opportunities.
More about my professional experience
Arriving in Canada and Making an Immediate Impact
Less than a year after arriving in Canada, I became a member of CultureLink's Board of Directors and served as Chair from 2017 to 2020. CultureLink is an organization dedicated to helping newcomers settle and integrate into Toronto. At the same time, from 2022 to 2024, I worked for the Ontario federal government, where I received several awards and accolades, including an Instant Award for my "innovative work."
Guiding Newcomers and Refugees
I’ve had the privilege of guiding new immigrants and refugee claimants through federal, provincial, and city services, helping them integrate, find employment, and access essential services. My experiences have allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the newcomer community here in Canada.
Empowering Through Education and Advocacy
I worked as a Project Coordinator at the Al-Qazzaz Foundation for Education and Development, where I manage two projects. I focus on working with newcomer women, providing grassroots programming that addresses key gaps in their education, as well as their social and emotional settlement needs.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
Jumpstart Refugee Talent: My success story was featured by Jumpstart Refugee Talent, where I shared my experiences and contributions to the community.
In 2019, I participated in a panel discussion with Senator Ratna Omidvar,
Ruba Bilal speaks about the importance of creating a more equitable workforce and how organizations can advance inclusive hiring practices by hiring refugee talent.
Chronic pain study
Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen's University.
As Fibromyalgia patient I participated voluntarily in this study by taking MRI images of my brain.
Speech at the Rotary International Convention in Toronto. An event that was organized by the Arab Community Center of Toronto and the United Church of Canada.
PRIVATE REFUGEE SPONSOR NETWORK Ontario
2022 Chair of the partnership committee and conducted a research
PRSN brings private refugee sponsor groups together to connect, learn and share.
The goal of this research was to gain insight into how the PRSN might build better relationships between private sponsor groups and settlement agencies around post-arrival issues.
