Maryam Mirza is the Associate Communications Officer at Grand Challenges Canada where her primary role is to support, through digital marketing, the implementation of communications strategies to raise awareness for Grand Challenges Canada amongst Canadians, underline client development activities and position our organization as a social impact thought leader.

A Carleton University graduate, Maryam has most notably worked as a TorStar journalist reporting on municipal politics, civil rights and social action, disaster and humanitarian relief, economic empowerment, education, and social services. Prior to joining Grand Challenges Canada, Maryam worked in a freelance capacity to assist various organizations, including Westin Resorts & Hotels, in harnessing the potential of digital media and communications to achieve corporate strategic objectives, superior member engagement and increased brand awareness.