Suleekha Hirsi

Suleekha Hirsi (she/her) is passionate about community development, equity, and building more just and sustainable cities. She works to address barriers to affordable transportation, housing, food sovereignty, and public space access, centering marginalized communities in her advocacy. She has worked with the City of Toronto, Brampton, and nonprofits to develop programs that advance social justice and local empowerment.

She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in Political Science and Peace, Conflict, and Justice Studies. Her commitment to food justice has led her to volunteer with community fridges and urban farms, supporting initiatives that promote food access for Black and marginalized communities.

Outside of her work, she loves staying active, whether it’s swimming, flag football, or trying out bouldering.  She’s always experimenting with new, nourishing recipes and is an avid film and t.v lover, often logging her silly reviews on letterboxd.  More than anything, she values community and finding ways to bring people together, whether through food, movement, or storytelling!