About Envision

About Envision

Building Stronger Communities Through Opportunity

Envision Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through workforce development, leadership development, entrepreneurship, education, and strategic partnerships.

We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to succeed. By working collaboratively with employers, educators, governments, community organizations, volunteers, and industry partners, we create programs that promote inclusion, lifelong learning, and sustainable community growth.

Our commitment is to help people develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to achieve their personal and professional goals while contributing to stronger and more resilient communities.

Our Mission

To empower individuals and strengthen communities by advancing workforce development, leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and inclusive opportunities through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.

Our Vision

To build inclusive communities where every individual has the opportunity to learn, lead, contribute, and achieve their full potential.

Our Values

Inclusion

We believe opportunities should be accessible to everyone.

Leadership

We inspire individuals to lead with integrity, purpose, and service.

Collaboration

Strong partnerships create stronger communities.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas and practical solutions that create positive change.

Community

Everything we do is focused on creating lasting social impact.

Who We Serve

  • Youth
  • Students
  • Newcomers
  • Women
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Career Transition Professionals
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Community Organizations
  • Employers
  • Volunteers

Our Approach

Envision Foundation brings together people, organizations, educators, employers, governments, and community leaders to create practical programs that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Rather than working alone, we believe meaningful change happens through collaboration, shared knowledge, and long-term partnerships.

Leadership

Forood Malekzadeh

Board Member

Behrouz Kashani

Board Member

Soussan Tabari

Board Member

Samira Mohseni

Program Lead

Ray R. Esmiley

Program Lead

Alireza Nikookar

Program Lead

Azam Jangravi

Program Lead

Gabriel Lagarde

Program Coordinator

Sydney Fan

Program Lead

Juliana Rezende

Marketing Lead

Mask Askari

Media Coordinator

Aarushi Katoch

Media Coordinator

Partners

We welcome partnerships with:

  • Community Organizations
  • Educational Institutions
  • Employers
  • Government Agencies
  • Corporate Sponsors
  • Industry Associations
  • Volunteers

Together, we create opportunities that benefit individuals, organizations, and communities.

Thank you for your contribution and support:

Maryam Bekhrad (Former Board Member)

Bill Murray (Former Board Member)

Susan Taylor (Former Board Member)

Sho Tabibzadeh (Former Board Member)

Sahar Nezami (Former Board Member)

Reihaneh Tabatabaei (Former Board Member)

Parisa Lak (Former Board Member)

Amir Aboulhelm (Former Board Member)

Foad Godarzy

Ali Afshari

Cyrus Kalatbari

Hassan Ostadi

Anahita V. Nezami

Mahnaz Tavousi

Ali Kamiri

Elmira Sarani

Mahsa Panahi

Farbood Mahdian

Alireza Mandegar

Anahita Sadri

Thank you for your contribution and support:

Maryam Bekhrad (Former Board Member)

Bill Murray (Former Board Member)

Susan Taylor (Former Board Member)

Sho Tabibzadeh (Former Board Member)

Sahar Nezami (Former Board Member)

Reihaneh Tabatabaei (Former Board Member)

Parisa Lak (Former Board Member)

Amir Aboulhelm (Former Board Member)

Foad Godarzy

Ali Afshari

Cyrus Kalatbari

Hassan Ostadi

Anahita V. Nezami

Mahnaz Tavousi

Ali Kamiri

Elmira Sarani

Mahsa Panahi

Farbood Mahdian

Alireza Mandegar

Anahita Sadri