Background
Salima Rawji is an accomplished city builder with a passion for purpose-driven solutions. In her current leadership role, she looks to bring a multi sector approach in using Real Estate to advance the academic mission of York University. As the former Senior Vice President of Development for CreateTO she led the agency’s real estate team, managing a pipeline of over 200 sites, which leveraged City-owned lands to build affordable housing and mixed-use communities.
Salima’s commitment to city building extends beyond her professional work. Throughout her career, she has served on several non-profit boards committed to inclusive and resilient cities. Currently, she is Chair of the Urban Land Institute Toronto Chapter and Vice Chair of the YMCA Greater Toronto Area.
Certifications & Credentials:
- Master of Business Administration in Real Estate from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
- Bachelor of Commerce from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia
