About
Building the systems I wish had existed.
SOMETHING ABOUT PAKISTAN. Meena is an advocate for accessible education, health equity, and civic engagement. She worked with a team to enhance business school policies for underrepresented groups, raised $105 million in funding for technology-driven health and education projects in Waterloo Region, and was the youngest and first Muslim elected official in Waterloo Region in 2022.
She has received numerous local and national awards, her work has been recognized in Canada's House of Commons, and in 2024, she was named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women.
She currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Waterloo Region District School Board, striving to make strong governance decisions for roughly 65,000 students across 123 schools.
Milestones
A path shaped by service.
- 2019
Service before leadership
Became the youngest and first Muslim elected official in Waterloo Region.
- 2020
Building a movement
Recognized in Canada's House of Commons for advocacy and community impact.
- 2022
Elected
Named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women.
- 2025
Vice-Chair
Serves as Vice-Chair of the Waterloo Region District School Board — 65,000 students, 123 schools.
- now
unlocking the potential of every community
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