Asal Afshar

Asal Afshar is an experienced professional in employment and community partnerships, currently serving as Manager of Employment & Community Partnerships at Tridel since June 2019. Afshar collaborates with various organizations, including Toronto Community Housing and Waterfront Toronto, to deliver employment, training, and educational initiatives. Prior experience includes a role as Project Officer at CivicAction, where Asal supported the Escalator initiative addressing youth unemployment in Ontario, and serving as Program Coordinator at CultureLink Canada, where responsibilities included managing youth employment programs and securing substantial program funding. Earlier positions at BMO Financial Group and Toronto Catholic District School Board provided skills in customer service and administrative support. Asal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from York University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Services Worker - Immigrants and Refugees from Seneca Polytechnic.