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Job Coach
canassist@uvic.ca
Munira is a certified Social Integration Counselor passionate about promoting inclusivity and empowerment for individuals from diverse backgrounds. At CanAssist, they are eager to contribute their skills in facilitating, case management, employment services, and community engagement to support impactful initiatives for youth with disabilities.
With several years of international experience in mental health advocacy, disability inclusion, and diversity work, Munira brings a unique perspective to supporting equity-deserving communities. Having lived and worked in Canada, Hungary, the UAE, and Bangladesh, they have gained a deep understanding of multicultural challenges and strengths. Their career journey has included developing educational and capacity-building programs, fostering intercultural communication, and creating inclusive environments that empower marginalized groups.
Munira holds an MA in Social Integration and specializes in trauma-informed, person-centered support. As a queer migrant and person of color, they deeply understand the challenges of navigating multicultural societies and draw on their lived experiences to offer culturally responsive guidance tailored to diverse client needs. They are particularly passionate about mentorship, advocacy, and career development, fostering resilience and hope through compassion and collaboration.
Outside of work, Munira loves capturing life’s vibrant moments through photography, exploring nature, and staying active with strength training.
I acknowledge with respect that I live and work on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. I honor their enduring connection to this land, its waters, and its history, and I am grateful to create and share my work here on their unceded territory.
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