Saman Tabasinejad

Saman Tabasinejad is the Executive Director at Progress Toronto. She has degrees in Political Science and Anthropology. She is particularly interested in how large policy decisions affect everyday lives. Saman knows that meaningful change cannot be achieved unless actions that address and remove systemic barriers are taken.

In 2018, Saman ran for office in North York. She worked at the DUKE Heights BIA, at the Downsview Advocate, and has served on the board of the Iranian Canadian Congress. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Platform, a civic leadership platform for Black, Indigenous, and racialized young women and gender-diverse youth. Saman has also served on the executive of Roofs for Refugees, pairing newly arrived refugees with homes, and has spent time organizing with immigrant communities.

Saman is dedicated to building a progressive city and making room for women, especially young racialized women, to take space, influence policy-making and run for office.