Photo of Beisan and Luna in Downtown Kitchener, by the talented Jess Rediker
If we were meeting in person I’d make sure to pronounce it clearly:
“Bee-SSAN, like a bee 🐝 plus sand ⏳ without a d”
I’m an avid gardener, amateur yogi, lover of animals (I’ve fostered three kittens and eight dogs so far) and being one with nature. I am originally from Ottawa, but I’ve lived in Toronto, Montreal, Waterloo, and Kitchener. I am fluent in English, French, and Arabic and learning Spanish (slowly). My volunteer passions revolve around working to empower and advocate for young people and women, and I have always had a strong pull towards public service and community building.
If you’re wondering a bit about my professional history, there’s more on that below.
Hi, my name is Beisan.
Beisan Zubi, MA, BA
A natural communicator, writer, speaker and researcher working to create progressive impact alongside ambitious organizations. A decade of communications and research work in Canadian politics and society, nonprofits, startups and communities.
Skills
Speaks English, French and Arabic
Public Speaking and Facilitation
Implementing Strategic and Systemic Changes
Issues Management
Equitable Nonprofit Governance
Work
Owner, consultant — The New Rules Social Responsibility, inc. — 2019-present
Community Relations Manager — Communitech, 2017-2019
Communications Specialist — CIGI, 2016-2017
You can connect on LinkedIn for previous work history
Education
MA, Communication and Culture, Toronto Metropolitan University (2012 - 2014)
MA Thesis on Political Satire in Canada
BA, Creative Writing & Political Science (Double Major), Concordia University (2004-2010)