Liz is the Operations Coordinator for Muslim Social Services. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Religion and Culture, and a Master’s degree in Religion, Culture, and Global Justice from Wilfrid Laurier University, during which she studied contemporary Muslim communities in Canada and the combatting of Islamophobia. Liz has been awarded the SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship and the Zafrin Khandani Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship in Religion and Culture for both her academic efforts and community involvement. Having been an active volunteer at various non-profit organizations throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo region, Liz has worked with helping immigrants through ESL, tutoring, and community-building services. She is passionate about social justice issues and initiatives that promote intercultural harmony.