ABOUT US

Dr. Zainab Shireen is a dedicated Family Physician practising in Mississauga, Ontario, recognized for her commitment to clinical excellence, healthcare innovation, and professional mentorship. Over the course of her diverse career, he has seamlessly blended frontline family medicine with cutting-edge digital health solutions. She is also actively involved in teaching and training medical professionals.

Before establishing his practice in Ontario, Dr. Zainab Shireen served as a Clinical Associate physician in multiple hospitals in Alberta, managing complex acute care and stabilizing patient outcomes in fast-paced clinical environments. Recognizing a critical gap in provincial healthcare accessibility, she spearheaded a major telemedicine initiative designed to deliver comprehensive care to patients across Ontario, ensuring equitable medical access for rural and underserved communities alike.

Driven by a passion for social impact beyond the clinic, Dr. Zainab Shireen is the founder and visionary behind the Career Advisory Network (CAN). This non-profit organization is dedicated to assisting internationally trained professional graduates navigate the complex Canadian system, offering vital mentorship and strategic pathways for seamless career integration. Through both her medical practice and his community-driven initiatives, Dr. Zainab Shireen remains steadfastly committed to advancing healthcare and empowering the next generation of professional leaders in Canada.

Abdul Wajid is a dedicated and highly skilled Licensed Pharmacist based in Mississauga, Ontario. With an extensive background in community pharmacy practice, Abdul specializes in patient-centric care, medication management, and specialized pharmaceutical counseling. In addition to general pharmacy practice, his professional development focuses on complex care management, including certifications in methadone maintenance treatment and advanced pharmaceutical practices. Abdul is passionate about accessible health education and consistently works to ensure safe, effective, and optimal therapeutic outcomes for all his patients. Abdul brings a wealth of local industry expertise to the network. He actively supports the integration of internationally trained professionals into the Canadian healthcare landscape by authoring comprehensive pharmaceutical guide packages, evaluating licensure pathways, and organizing teaching and mentorship sessions for incoming candidates. His volunteer commitment and collaborative leadership help bridge the gap for foreign-trained graduates looking to establish their healthcare careers in Canada

Dr. Muhammad Asif is an accomplished microbiologist specializing in pharmaceutical microbiology. Based in Mississauga, Ontario. Dr. Asif brings years of specialized industry experience alongside an extensive background in scientific research and development. He remains passionate about advanced therapeutics, and lab technology integration. In addition to his corporate pharmaceutical contributions, Dr. Asif is a dedicated community leader who actively mentors emerging scientific talents and helps direct professional integration initiatives across the Greater Toronto Area. He possesses comprehensive expertise in both active industry research and domestic regulatory path structures. Within CAN, Dr. Asif is instrumental in building and auditing technical informational resources —such as the Pharmaceutical Microbiologist Guidance Package —while evaluating strategic paths and organizing professional development opportunities for internationally trained scientists seeking careers in the Canadian healthcare and biotech sectors.

Dr. Rehan Siddiqui is a distinguished Canadian physicist, engineer, educator, and scientific leader. His career seamlessly bridges theoretical science with practical engineering, focusing heavily on atmospheric physics, climate science, academic leadership and community mentorship.

Key Achievements & Roles:

Academic & Scientific Contributions: Earned a Ph.D. in Physics and Astronomy from York University (2017). His research specializes in atmospheric remote sensing, using satellite spectrometers to monitor greenhouse gases, clouds, and climate systems.

Engineering & Climate Leadership: Holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Power Engineering. He serves as the Executive Director of Epic Climate Green (ECG) Inc., driving green technology solutions and environmental sustainability.

Educational Leadership: Holds senior academic roles at Epic College of Technology, integrating physics and emerging engineering technologies into applied education curriculum.

Public Service & Professional Standing: Appointed to official advisory roles via Canadian Government Orders in Council. He is officially recognized as a Professional Physicist (P.Phys.) by the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP).

His major awards are: Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology, York University, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Vernon Oliver Stong Scholarship, Dr. Ralph Nicholls Award and Multiple Best Teacher and Performance Excellence Awards

A versatile Systems Engineer and Senior Quality Auditor with over two decades of cross-industry expertise spanning Aerospace & Defense, IT Networking, Industrial Power Design, and Maritime Operations. Known for an analytical mindset and a strict adherence to precision, he specialized in the testing, auditing, and deployment of mission-critical hardware and software systems.

His core expertise are:

Aerospace Quality & Auditing: Proven track record with Honeywell auditing and testing power systems for the Airbus A380, Boeing 737, F16, and Apache platforms.

Systems & Network Engineering: Expert in industrial power design (Argus Technologies) and IT infrastructure management (CompTIA A+/Network+ certified).

Cross-Disciplinary Technical Precision: Diverse experience ranging from blue-water maritime navigation as a 2nd Mate Deck Officer to biomechanical engineering as a medical prosthetic technician in New York.