Wasi Syed Babar is a transformative leader in public service and nonprofit innovation, recognized for driving large scale modernization and building resilient teams. At the City of Toronto, he leads enterprise transformation initiatives focused on enhancing the performance and resilience of mission critical public service systems. Previously, Wasi led Doctors Without Borders Canada’s Project Management Office (PMO), standardizing delivery across various projects in IT, HR, finance, communications and donor engagement. He also advanced federal modernization initiatives for the Government of Canada, managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio and aligning transformation programs with national priorities. Beyond his professional roles, Wasi is Chief Operating Officer of Muslim Youth Revival, a non-profit he co-founded to empower youth through grassroots leadership, mentorship, and community programs. Under his leadership, the organization has tripled its reach, built a volunteer base of more than 50, and secured sustainable funding through strategic partnerships.Â