Our
Team

Tanisi Pooran (they/she) is a Project Manager, Sustainable Ecosystem. Tanisi works at the intersection of organizational design and justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (JEDIA). Based in Toronto/Tkranto, they write and speak about organizational change for a liberated future of work, ethical technologies, and conscious leadership. 

With a background in Emergent Strategy, organizational and systems design, and the Future of Work, Tanisi brings a transformation-focused approach to their practice in change work. Tanisi is driven by a passion for creating sustainable organizational ecosystems that center equity, justice and community. 

When not reimagining the liberated futures, Tanisi enjoys Pilates, travelling and connecting with her Trinidadian community.

Timiro Mohamed is a multidisciplinary artist, social justice educator, and systems transformation practitioner working at the intersection of creative practice and community development. She brings together artistic creation, research, facilitation, and relational practice to imagine and build more equitable futures. With nearly a decade in the non profit sector, her systems change work focuses on advancing equity through community-based processes.  She has presented policy and advocacy work before the Canadian Senate and municipal and provincial governments and is a recipient of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation’s Top 30 Under 30 Award and the Edmonton Artist Trust Fund Award. Grounded in Afro-futurist Black feminist praxis, Timiro believes that the people most impacted by inequity hold critical knowledge for transforming the systems that shape their lives. She is committed to co-creating the futures she wants to see; challenging dominant narratives through art while creating spaces and processes rooted in relationality, joy, transparency, accountability, and collective care. Her work is an ongoing journey of learning, healing, and leaning into the possibility of liberatory futures, personally and collectively.

Steven Lin (he/him) has over 12 years of experience leading capacity-building initiatives through education, training, and community engagement. He has worked with audiences ranging from junior high students to working professionals, providing tools and knowledge to create equitable change at individual, organizational, and systemic levels. As a second-generation Taiwanese Canadian, Steven has spent the past four years exploring how his intersecting identities shape his work and community connections. This journey has deepened his involvement in local Chinatown initiatives and strengthened his commitment to equity-driven approaches. 

Steven previously held senior leadership roles at the Terra Centre and the University of Alberta Students’ Union, where he championed human-centered design to ensure programs were informed by meaningful community input and feedback. He also served on the Equity Committee, embedding principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into daily practices and organizational culture. His experience extends to both local and international contexts. Steven has contributed to global initiatives such as the Initiatives of Change Creative Leadership – Reimagining Democracy Program and the Global Shapers Edmonton Hub. Locally, he has collaborated with organizations including the Edmonton Community Foundation, the Alberta Mentorship Program, the Family Centre, and Action for Healthy Communities. Through all of his work, Steven continues to foster spaces for dialogue, reflection, and systemic change that center equity and community voice.  

Dulu (she/her) has over 10 years of dedicated experience in the non-profit sector, ranging from grassroots initiatives to governmental programming.  Armed with BAs in Sociology, specializing in Criminology and Psychology, Dulu brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world expertise to her role at the Centre for Race and Culture. As a Lebanese-born, South Sudanese refugee, Dulu’s personal journey has deeply influenced her passion for community engagement and empowerment. Having spent most of her life in Edmonton, she is intimately connected to the city’s multicultural fabric and how African youth interact within it.

Throughout her career, Dulu has been a relentless advocate for the African community, channeling her efforts through various avenues, especially in empowering youth. Her work has encompassed front-line support, resource development, and innovative program creation. Notably, she has demonstrated her exceptional leadership skills in spearheading impactful youth initiatives. Among her notable projects are the YEGtheComeUp Conference, the South Sudanese Youth of Canada (SSYC), the Equatorian South Sudanese Community Association of Canada, and MacEwan’s African Caribbean Student’s Alliance. Her professional work centered around Program Delivery in the following organizations: Africa Centre, Nyarkenyi Development Foundation of AB, Service Canada Program Delivery, The Learning Centre Literacy Association, and Black Canadian Women in Action.

Dulu’s unwavering dedication to supporting and uplifting the African community has earned her a reputation as a compassionate and results-driven changemaker. Her commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to drive positive change.

Barhet is a passionate builder of communities and relationships. She comes to CFRAC, after 5 years of service at HIV Edmonton, where she had the privilege of working with and supporting a team of passionate and compassionate people. She is thrilled to be joining the team and is excited to meet with and connect with the communities here.