Zindu Salih

  • Advisor

Zindu is the former President and CEO of Families Canada. From 2021 to 2025 Zindu led Families Canada through a period of dynamic growth and innovation, steering the organization in the aftermath of the pandemic and building on its successful digital transformation. Her tenure significantly expanded our impact in the field of family support across Canada. Prior to that she was the Director of Operations for several years. In October 2025 Zindu transitioned to the role of Advisor, continuing to support Families Canada through the next chapter. 

Zindu has over 20 years of experience internationally and in Canada in areas such as family support, democratic governance, human rights, and civil society development. Before moving to Canada, she worked with the United Nations Development Program as a Governance Specialist. Zindu holds a Master's degree in International Development and Management from Lund University, Sweden and a Bachelor's degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Waikato, New Zealand.