With over 25 years of senior management experience spanning across three continents, powered by an MBA and various professional qualifications, Shabnam is the Founder and CEO of Canadian Federally registered charity ‘The Volunteer Well’ with charitable purpose of focusing on the marginalized sector with an aim to empower individuals, strengthen families, connect communities and unite humanity. 

Beyond her professional achievements, Shabnam’s heart shines through her philanthropic endeavors. She has consistently dedicated her time and skills to giving back, volunteering with organizations like My Women Support. Her involvement in their Community Development Program showcased her commitment to empowering women and addressing pressing social issues, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and mental health. A quote that resonates deeply with Shabnam’s outlook on life is by Khalil Gibran: “Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life.” This encapsulates her resilience and determination to forge a positive path despite personal hardships.

What truly sets Shabnam apart is her profound “Why” behind the charity. Her journey has been shaped by a challenging marital experience, a painful divorce, loss of custody of her kids, and a search for deeper spiritual understanding and enlightenment. When at her most vulnerable and unsupported by her community she had to make a decision for the sake of her safety and survival, that decision remains the biggest regret of her life. As she doesn't want anyone to go through what she endured, since then, she has made it life's mission to create a platform to empower individuals, strengthen families, connect communities, and unite humanity. This led to the birth of the Volunteer Well, a platform that extends compassion, inclusivity, and peace to humanity regardless of background. Shabnam impact resonates through the charity’s mission, which she embodies as the “walk the talk” arm of her charitable efforts. Her story serves as a guiding light, showcasing how one individual’s determination and empathy can create ripples of positive change that touch lives across continents.