Surrey, British Columbia
Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer, Mothers Matter Canada
Yusra Qadir works to advance systems change at the intersection of gender equity, care work, and newcomer integration. As Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada, she leads pan‑Canadian initiatives supporting immigrant women and families, integrating program leadership, policy engagement, and data‑driven learning to drive impact across diverse communities. Her background includes leadership and consulting roles with UN agencies and international NGOs. Yusra is interested in adaptive, ethical leadership grounded in reconciliation—leadership that confronts systemic inequities, honours lived experience, builds trust across differences, and strengthens institutions to serve people with dignity amid times of change.