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Zafira Nanji Scott

Speaker • Facilitator • Systems Thinker

Speaker Profile

A provincially recognized speaker and leader in the spaces of advocacy, intentional inclusion and leadership, I speak and facilitate well because I know how to hold a room and move a conversation forward. Whether I’m leading strategy sessions, moderating panels, or guiding stakeholder dialogue, I bring clarity, structure, and measurable outcomes. I manage time without rushing, adapt to the dynamics in the room, and ensure that key messages are heard — especially when navigating complex or high-stakes topics.

My approach is pragmatic and deliberate. I focus on what needs to be said, what needs to be decided, and how to get there effectively. This is not about performance — I'm about getting results, staying aligned with values, and moving conversations to resolution.

Leadership & Strategy Topics

  • • Inclusive and identity-aware leadership
  • • Conflict navigation and high-stakes conversations
  • • Coaching, capacity-building, and trust in teams
  • • Strategic communication and public-facing presence

Care, Grief & Inclusion Topics

  • • Navigating grief, loss, and anticipatory change
  • • Care planning and values-based decision-making
  • • Disability, dignity, and navigating decline
  • • Neurodiversity in schools and systems
  • • Sustainable advocacy for families and caregivers
  • • Trauma-informed support across roles and contexts

What Others Say

“I attended a workshop held by Zafira on Advance Care Planning. She helped me figure out what’s important to me, and how to approach difficult decisions. I felt safe, clear, and supported.”
— SS
“Zafira led a professional consultation for a 3,000-member volunteer organization. Her insights and recommendations were thoughtful, respectful, and impactful — and the way she facilitated the conversation brought real clarity.”
— Mohammed J.

On Stage & In Community

Panel session Facilitating Keynote stage Speaking Civic leadership

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