Ezza (Yasmeen) Malik-Zahoor (She/Her) is a dynamic educator, entrepreneur, and community leader with a strong passion for youth empowerment and inclusive education. An ECE and Master’s of Teaching graduate from OISE, she is an award-winning public speaker and a passionate advocate for creating safe, empowering spaces for young people.

Ezza is the Co-Founder of Zalik Academy, where she champions academic growth and confidence-building for students. As the owner of Popeyes Ajax and Kajun in Orillia, she brings her leadership and business acumen into the world of entrepreneurship, creating opportunities and employment in her community.

Proudly Scarborough-born and raised, Ezza serves as the Youth Vice President of the Pakistan Business Association (PBA) and is a proud Brand Ambassador for Immigrant Women in Business (IWB), where she continues to uplift diverse voices and create impact across generations.