Abdullah El-Safadi

Abdullah El-Safadi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in community relations, policy analysis, and education. As the Manager of the Community Partnerships Program at Air Canada since March 2019, Abdullah has developed over 300 strategic partnerships focused on social impact across various sectors. Previous roles include serving as a Policy and Economic Analyst for the Government of Canada, where Abdullah engaged with tourism stakeholders and provided policy advice, and as a Professor at George Brown College, designing courses in food tourism entrepreneurship. With a background in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Second Lieutenant and experience in financial services, Abdullah holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Public Administration and has contributed to several sectors through strategic leadership and analytical expertise.