Merium Iqbal

Merium Iqbal has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Merium is currently working at Index Exchange as a Community & Internal Events Specialist, a position they have held since March 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Community & Internal Events Coordinator at the same company from March 2021 to March 2022.

Before joining Index Exchange, Merium worked at Trufflepig Travel Inc. as the European Planning Coordinator from December 2017 to August 2020.

From October 2017 to December 2017, Merium worked at SickKids Foundation as the Coordinator, Facilities. Before that, they held the positions of Clerk, Office Services & Volunteer Engagement from June 2016 to October 2017, and Office Assistant, Grants & Hospital Relations from February 2016 to June 2016.

In 2015, Merium worked as a Fundraiser for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Campaign at Public Outreach Fundraising from December 2015 to January 2016. Merium also worked as an Events Intern at ExtraCake P.R.A from March 2015 to August 2015, where they assisted with the execution of the Middle East Film and Comic Con launch event and managed volunteers for the event.

Merium's work experience also includes a role as a Community Fundraising and Events Intern at Action on Hearing Loss from June 2014 to September 2014, where they were responsible for relationship building with donors and supporting the events team.

Additionally, Merium briefly worked as a Student Caller at the University of Kent in March 2014.

Overall, Merium Iqbal has gained experience in event coordination, fundraising, volunteer management, and administrative support throughout their career.

Merium Iqbal pursued their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from the University of Kent, completing their studies between 2011 and 2014. In 2017, they attended George Brown College to study Fundraising for a brief period. In 2018 and 2019, they enrolled at the University of Toronto, focusing on Project Management. Before their university education, Merium Iqbal attended Jumeirah College, where they completed their A-Levels, although the specific start and end years for this education were not provided.

In terms of additional certifications, Merium Iqbal obtained the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation from HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association in August 2022. In 2021, they completed unconscious bias training through LinkedIn. Additionally, in 2013, they obtained an Introduction to Fundraising Certificate from the Institute of Fundraising. Prior to these certifications, in 2010, they earned the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award from The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.