Manjit Jheeta

Background

About Manjit Jheeta

Manjit brings extensive knowledge, expertise, and experience from the world of industry, government and community. With experience in various strategic management positions with the City of Toronto and NGOs across Canada and the UK, she has led many innovative, multi-issue, multi-partner initiatives including The Mayors Community Safety Plan, CivicLabTO, and the Unsolicited Proposals Process. Manjit has been described as a strategic, and transformational leader able to build strong partnerships and professionally manage complex, multi-jurisdictional, multi-stakeholder initiatives that support community and city building. This also includes a strong advocacy approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI); both personally and professionally which she integrates and embeds into everything she does. Manjit’s multidisciplinary experience in community building and strategic partnership management has provided her with rich insights into how collaborations and co-development approaches can advance strategic policy and program goals that foster vibrant, inclusive, and equitable cities where residents and businesses can thrive. She has advocated that multi-sectoral partnerships that engage the academic sector can support economic and community well-being through academic success for students - our next generation of leaders, community contributors and social justice advocates. In her role as the Director of Strategic Partnerships in the City Manager’s Office, she has led the development and stewardship of innovative collaborations and partnerships with health, housing, education, technology, business, and philanthropic partners. She has promoted a culture of collaboration and innovation in the City and the idea that partnerships are key to addressing complex challenges, unlocking new opportunities, and promoting creativity. Manjit has been described by her teams and partners as a creative, inspiring, and collaborative leader who genuinely cares about the people who work with her. As a seasoned professional she engages experts and thought leaders in the co-creation of strategies and solutions to achieve impactful results.