Srna Stambuk—TNLIP Manager
Srna Stambuk joined the NET LIP team in October 2022 as a Coordinator of Employment and Labour Market Workgroup and as a Manager in August 2023. Srna is a veteran of employment services in Toronto with 20-year history of supporting newcomers and internationally trained professionals to relaunch their careers in Canada. Srna is a passionate advocate for newcomer employment success and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experiences working with variety of stakeholders in a wide array of programs – from pre-employment to bridging programs. Srna brings a big picture lens to her work and is always looking to understand the root causes and connections among issues affecting newcomer employment.
416-649-1647
srna@torontonorthlip.ca
Isabella Yan—Coordinator, Settlement and Language
Isabella Yan currently works as the Settlement & Language Workgroup Coordinator of North East Toronto Local Immigration Partnership (NET LIP) housed at Working Women Community Centre (WWCC). She has been with TNLIP and WWCC since August 2018. Before joining TNLIP, she has been supporting and facilitating newcomer integration through various newcomer programs such as ISAP, SWIS, JSW, New Horizons, CC and more at newcomer settlement organizations across GTA. She is past Co-Chair of Fairview Interagency Network (FIN). As an immigrant woman with ten years of prior working experience in the post-secondary institution from Beijing China, she is very passionate about her work in the human services sector, particularly immigrant empowerment and community development. She holds M.Ed. in Adult Education and Community Development from University of Toronto.
416-494-7978 x 425
Isabella@torontonorthlip.ca
Farnoosh Saneei—Coordinator, Employment & Labour Market
Farnoosh is the Coordinator for Employment & Labour Market Work Group for NET LIP at JVS Toronto. As a newcomer herself, she came to Canada to pursue her second Master’s degree, specializing in research, needs assessment, and curriculum development. Since the beginning of her journey in Canada, she has been committed to working with newcomers, and for nearly a decade, she has supported immigrant communities through a wide range of programs, from pre-employment and mentorship initiatives to sector-specific bridging programs. Farnoosh is deeply passionate about advocating for newcomers and ensuring their voices are heard. She brings a strong commitment to equity, collaboration, and meaningful stakeholder engagement in all her work.
416-649-1611
farnoosh@torontonorthlip.ca
Sahar Sayedy—Coordinator, Healthy & Wellbeing
Sahar is a dedicated public health professional with a strong background in community collaboration, program management, and equity-focused initiatives across global and Canadian settings. A Fulbright Scholar with a Master’s in Community Health Promotion, she has contributed to impactful projects with the World Health Organization and the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC). At IEC-BC, Sahar led national efforts to engage employers in newcomer integration, built evaluation frameworks for inclusion programs, and forged cross-sector partnerships. Her work consistently supported data-driven, community-informed solutions. Previously at WHO, she managed national disease surveillance systems, trained frontline health workers, and authored evidence-based policy reports. Sahar is passionate about advancing health equity through culturally responsive, community-centered approaches—grounded in research, evaluation, and systems thinking.
xxx-xxx-xxxx
sahar@torontonorthlip.ca
Sweta Thakur—Coordinator, Research & Communications
Sweta Thakur is the Research & Communications Coordinator with the NET LIP. Before joining TNLIP, Sweta worked with the United Way of Greater Toronto and the Peel Newcomer Strategy Group (PNSG) to drive research, policy analysis, and knowledge mobilization for newcomer communities across the Peel region. Sweta brings a wealth of experience as a Strategic Research Consultant, having worked with McKinsey & Company, Fortune 500 companies, and over 35 startup founders worldwide. With a Master Degree in Research for Policy and Evaluation from Western University, Sweta is on a mission to leverage her two decades of expertise in research, communication through storytelling, and advocacy to amplify voices, shape policies, and ignite meaningful change where it matters most. In her free time, Sweta enjoys connecting with newcomer communities and settlers, finding inspiration in their stories, experiences, and shared hopes for a more inclusive future.
416-649-1621
sweta@torontonorthlip.ca
Isobel Goddard—Coordinator, Community Engagement
Isobel Goddard is the Community Engagement Coordinator for the North East Toronto Local Immigration Partnership (NET LIP), joining through our newest consortium partner, Catholic Crosscultural Services. Isobel is a strategic leader with a deep commitment to community impact, health equity, and collaborative problem solving. Prior to this, Isobel led the Toronto East Quadrant LIP (TEQ LIP) through several key accomplishments, including strengthening data-informed decision-making and embedding GBA+ principles into planning and evaluation. She also has previous experience as the TEQ LIP’s Health & Wellbeing Action Group, advancing inclusion for LGBTQ+ newcomers and racialized communities. In her experience as the lead for the Scarborough Newcomer Settlement Collective (SNSC), Isobel co-designed a participatory governance model with and for both service providers and newcomer communities. Isobel brings people together to navigate complex challenges and co-create long-term, equity-focused solutions through collaboration, strategy, and systems thinking.
Isobel@torontonorthlip.ca
Do you want to know more?
Please e-mail sweta@torontonorthlip.ca if you have any questions or would like to join our partnership!
