Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
Fariba Ghafoori is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in healthcare and social services. Currently serving as a Clinical Supervisor at Valoris pour enfants et adultes de Prescott-Russell and a Youth Counselor at the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, Fariba has demonstrated a commitment to supporting marginalized populations. Previous roles include Preschool Facilitator at MIFO and Social Work Intern at Centre espoir Sophie, where focus was placed on vulnerable communities. Fariba's background in medicine is highlighted by a long tenure as a General Surgeon with the Iranian Association of Surgeons and as a Consultant for the Children's Rights Association of Iran, providing essential health support. Expertise also includes extensive work with the Ministry of Health and Education of Iran, where health promotion and disease prevention initiatives were implemented. Fariba holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and a Board Certified Bachelor of Surgery from Babol University of Medical Sciences, complemented by education from Collège La Cité.
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
For over 50 years, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) has been empowering and serving youth in Eastern Ontario. They offer an accessible and non-judgmental place for youth and families to get the support they need. YSB serves thousands of youth and families every month.