Executive DirectorWE
Dalal Al-Waheidi is a dynamic, results-oriented executive leader with over 19 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, focusing on entrepreneurial and high-paced organizations. She is highly focused on setting the strategic paths, organizational missions and philosophies while positively impacting bottom-line and daily high performance. Dalal has significant experience in Board governance, community development and relationship management. She has exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of resolving and managing multiple and complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance. As the Executive Director of WE Charity, Dalal Al-Waheidi has been integral in shaping the WE movement's success into an international charity and educational partner. She joined the organization in 2002 and has held various pivotal roles, including the International Program Director, Chief Operations Director and Executive Director of WE Day. Passionate about women's and children's rights, Dalal has studied, travelled and volunteered throughout South America, Europe, the Middle East and North America. She earned a scholarship to attend the world-renowned Red Cross Nordic United World College in Norway, the only global educational NGO that brings students together from all over the world. She has also spent time in Ecuador working with indigenous street children. In 2014, Dalal was selected as one of RBC's Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award winners. As a war-affected Palestinian youth born and raised in Kuwait during the Gulf War, Dalal has been a firsthand witness to the terrible impact of conflict on children. These early experiences gave her a unique understanding of the real costs The Women's Executive Network has recognized Dalal's exemplary leadership at WE with Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women Award in the "Future Leaders" category and her former alma mater, Trent University the Distinguished Alumni Award for demonstrating extraordinary leadership early in her career.