As a Senior Associate on the Digital & Creative team at Sussex, Sahar supports the planning, development, and management of digital projects and campaigns for Sussex clients in the technology, health care, and environmental spaces.

A data-driven professional with expertise in digital advocacy, storytelling, design thinking, product management, and public affairs, Sahar’s career journey spans across multiple sectors. She has played a pivotal role in mobilizing digital campaigns, products, & programs for local and international organizations like UK Youth, Google, Microsoft, For Youth Initiative, and UNICEF. Her work has consistently leveraged strategic foresight and driven measurable impact, particularly in engaging diverse communities and advancing public policy initiatives.

Sahar holds an Honours bachelor degree in Health Sciences & Kinesiology and English Literature and has studied post-graduate studies in International Affairs at King’s College London as well as Strategic Public Relations at the University of Toronto. In 2023 she graduated from the University of Toronto’s Leading Social Justice Collective fellowship.

Sahar has also received numerous awards and recognitions including being recognized as a Top 30 Alumni Under 30 by York University and receiving a Top 40 Under 40 award from the Markham Board of Trade for her contributions towards addressing complex social challenges both locally and globally as a social entrepreneur & advocate.

Outside of work, Sahar can be found spending time in nature, dance studios, and perusing used bookstores for her next read.