Leadership

  • Rehan Mazid

    Rehan Mazid

    FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    As the founder of the Civic Clarity Foundation, Rehan is a policy-based advocate leading evidence-driven policy initiatives and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. He founded the Civic Clarity Foundation on three main beliefs: governmental transparency, accountability, and the meaningful inclusion of all stakeholders in a democracy.

  • Ishan Acharya

    Ishan Acharya

    DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH

    Ishan Acharya is a Grade 11 student at Laurel Heights Secondary School in Waterloo, Ontario. Passionate about local representation and community service, Ishan has contributed over 250 volunteer hours to political campaigns, advancing community-driven change.

  • Kinjal Kaur

    Kinjal Kaur

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    Kinjal Kaur is a Grade 12 student leader dedicated to fostering a united community foundation through impactful initiatives and meaningful change. Kinjal is also the founder of the student-transit group, transit2learning.

  • Neelab Ahmed

    Neelab Ahmed

    DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT

    Neelab Ahmad, a first year legal studies student at the University of Waterloo. Neelab is Passionate about civic engagement and global issues. She serves on the Waterloo Youth Advisory Council, and volunteers extensively to empower youth.

  • Amey Sharma

    Amey Sharma

    DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

    Amey Sharma is a Grade 11 student. He applies a structured, process-driven approach to leadership, strengthening internal operations and fostering collaborative, mission-focused systems that empower teams to work toward civic impact.

  • Shahmeer Khan

    Shahmeer Khan

    DIRECTOR OF POLICY & LEGISLATON

    Shahmeer is a Grade 12 student, self-taught developer, and community organizer from Cambridge, Ontario. He co-founded Maqsad, coordinates a family-run food bank, and serves as Deputy Director of Outreach and Partnerships at the Civic Clarity Foundation.

  • Devu Rayaroth

    Devu Rayaroth

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT

    Devu Rayaroth is a grade 11 full IB student at Glenview Park Secondary School who is dedicated towards giving back to the community. She strives to represent the voice of the youth and create a meaningful impact, making sure that everyone, regardless of background, feels seen.

  • Mahir Rahman

    Mahir Rahman

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

    Mahir Rahman is a Grade 10 student at Fletchers Creek Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. He is passionate about youth involvement in civic spaces, communicating complex ideas, and making politics understandable for all.

Board of Directors

Councillor Colleen James

Councillor Colleen James

Colleen James, a lifelong Kitchener resident and business owner, was elected Regional Councillor in 2022. With 15+ years in municipal government and advanced degrees, she champions sustainability, community dialogue, accountability, and inclusive leadership while serving on various Regional Council committees.

Professor Donald E. Abelson

Professor Donald E. Abelson

Donald E. Abelson, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science at McMaster University and a leading expert in Canada-US relations, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. He previously served as the inaugural director of the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.