- Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Queens University and a Master of Arts and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Western Ontario
- Career
- CEO of The King’s Trust Canada, CEO of the Malala Fund, founder of G(irls)20
- Political Experience
- Appointed to the Senate of Canada in March 2025
- Notable
- Recipient of a Meritorious Service Medal, a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Coronation Medal and one of the recipients of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine. Recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women in 2014. Named a Women of Influence on two occasions.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate, Farah Mohamed had a career in the non-profit and social enterprise sectors. She is the founder of G(irls)20, an organization designed to empower young women and encourage their participation in economic and political decision-making, particularly in G20 countries. Previously, she was the first president and CEO of the Belinda Stronach Foundation, a private Canadian foundation. Her work has focused on creating partnerships between corporations, governments, and civil society to address social issues like girls' education and economic empowerment.
Key Relationships & Connections
Farah Mohamed's professional history includes a key relationship with former Member of Parliament and business executive Belinda Stronach, as she was the inaugural CEO of the Belinda Stronach Foundation. Through her role as the founder of G(irls)20, she has also established connections with international leaders, civil society organizations, and corporations involved in the G20 summits and global gender equality advocacy.