Abdur (Mani) Rehman holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from New York University and is currently in his second year of the Master of Public Policy at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. After completing his co-op this past summer at Ontario’s Ministry of Health (MOH), Mani is continuing at the ministry as a Policy Analyst in the Strategic Policy Branch. At MOH his work supports strategic planning and priorities for the ministry including Ontario’s compliance with the federal Canada Health Act Services Policy and the development of a dementia strategy to improve access, consistency and quality of care for Ontarians. With 5+ years of experience working in research, urban design and data analytics, Mani is deeply invested in cultivating people-centered cities through civic engagement and thoughtful approaches to public health, housing, public space and transportation

Saarah holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and History from the University of Toronto and is currently in her second year of the Master of Public Policy program at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. She joins the Urban Policy Lab after completing an internship with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ Community and Developmental Services Branch where she worked on designing and developing policy options for change initiatives and programs informed by the ministry’s reform plan “Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion”. With +3 years of experience working for the City of Toronto, Saarah is passionate about the role of public services like housing and transit in community-building and looks to support inclusive policymaking that contributes to a more caring and vibrant city