Zakariyya Muhammad
About Zakariyya Muhammad
Zakariyya Muhammad is an intern at the Office of the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and serves as the Chair of the Markham-Thornhill Constituency Youth Council. He has a diverse background in public service, policy writing, and community engagement, with experience in both governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Work at Government of Canada
Zakariyya Muhammad currently holds the position of Intern at the Office of the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, a role he began in May 2021. In addition to this internship, he has served as the Markham-Thornhill Constituency Youth Council Organization Chair since 2016. His involvement in these roles reflects his commitment to public service and engagement with youth in the community.
Education and Expertise
Zakariyya Muhammad is pursuing a Bachelor's degree at the University of Toronto, with his studies spanning from 2020 to 2024. Prior to this, he completed his Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Middlefield Collegiate Institute between 2016 and 2020. His educational background supports his interests in human rights and policy writing, which are evident in his professional experiences.
Background
Zakariyya Muhammad has a diverse background that includes experience in both governmental and non-governmental organizations. He worked as a Policy Writing Intern at the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) for four months in 2020. His roles have included serving as a Program Instructor at the City of Markham since 2018 and as an Assistant Instructor at Markham Taekwondo Academy from 2016 to 2021.
Achievements in Taekwondo
In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, Zakariyya Muhammad has been actively involved in Taekwondo since 2015, serving as a Provincial Referee with Taekwondo Ontario. His experience in this role highlights his dedication to sports and community engagement in Ontario, Canada.
Community Engagement and Youth Leadership
Zakariyya Muhammad has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service and youth engagement through various roles. As the Chair of the Markham-Thornhill Constituency Youth Council Organization, he has been involved in initiatives aimed at empowering youth and fostering community involvement since 2016.