Abina Nimalraj

Coordinator, Social Impact

Abina is passionate about bringing people together, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement. In her role at Maple Leaf Foods, she supports initiatives that encourage employee volunteerism, community involvement, and collaboration.

With experience spanning the nonprofit and municipal sectors, Abina brings a background in stakeholder relations, public engagement, and event coordination. Prior to joining Maple Leaf Foods, she worked with elected municipal officials, supporting constituent relations and community outreach. She has also been actively involved in nonprofit and volunteer-led efforts focused on poverty alleviation, education, and community development, both locally and internationally.

Abina holds a Master of Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from York University. She is committed to fostering inclusive communities and building partnerships that contribute to lasting social change.