Aarani is a skilled and career-oriented public health professional who joined the Toronto Council on Aging (TCA) Board of Directors team in August 2023. She is looking to bring forward her strategic thinking, communications and leadership skills that she uses in her career in health policy positions within the Ministry of Health and Region of Peel to the TCA. A common theme in the work that Aarani has been a part of during her volunteer, academic and professional years has been health and social equity. She has worked towards eliminating health and social gaps for seniors in Ontario through research and volunteer experiences at Queen’s University and the Center for Studies in Aging and Health in Kingston, Ontario. During her time on the TCA, Aarani looks forward to striving for better well-being for seniors in Toronto through this Board of Directors position. Ultimately, she wishes to impact positive health and social change for seniors in Toronto through partnerships, innovative ideas and advocacy efforts.