Arman’s parents moved to Canada as Iranian refugees, which has been vital in shaping his equity lens in life. He became invested in how that journey affected their health, and generally examining the social determinants of health. He has held research and program manager roles pertaining to health equity, having worked on affordable housing projects at SE Health and as a policy researcher for the Wellesley Institute.

He acknowledges the value of being part of a governance structure that sets the strategic directions of a community organization that is focused on health equity, and contributes to the shared idea that there exists a broader concept of health. That perspective and experience is something he has gained through his current role as a health policy and strategy consultant at Santis Health, and as the board chair for 3 years at Access Alliance. In addition to his current board role at SRCHC, he continues to strengthen his governance experience by currently sitting on the Cycle Toronto Board.

Arman also has a deep passion for public policy having worked as a policy advisor in different Minister’s offices for the Ontario government, as well as having completed his Masters of Public Policy, Administration, and Law at York University.