UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
Jonathan Zaid serves as the Associate Director for Community Mobilization to Combat Antisemitism at the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, focusing on raising awareness and reducing the impacts of antisemitism. Previously, Jonathan held leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer and Head of Strategic Initiatives at CannaWay Clinic, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Mera Cannabis Corp., where a global advocacy and corporate social responsibility strategy was developed. Jonathan was also the Director of Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility at Aurora Cannabis Inc., successfully driving policy changes and stakeholder engagement. As the Founder and Executive Director of Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana, Jonathan achieved significant milestones in medical cannabis access and affordability. Jonathan is pursuing a Bachelor of Knowledge Integration at the University of Waterloo and holds an Associate Business Continuity Professional designation.
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
United Jewish Appeal, the central fundraising organization for the Greater Toronto Area’s Jewish community, ensures the survival and growth of the Jewish community at home and overseas through fundraising, planning and providing programs and services. Demonstrating our responsibility for Jews in need everywhere. That's what makes Toronto one of the world's most vibrant centres of Jewish life. Our community exemplifies the essential precept of tzedakah through contributions to the Annual Campaign, capital campaigns and the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto.