Ruth Mojeed Ramirez

Ruth Mojeed Ramirez is a widely recognized equity strategist, facilitator, and changemaker, leading transformative initiatives for accessibility, racial equity, and inclusion. Her qualifications for writing Politically Homeless are grounded in over a decade of experience at the intersection of public policy, human rights, and civic engagement across Canada, West Africa, and Europe. She is a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration at Toronto Metropolitan University, a director on the national board of the Canadian International Council, and the host of the Open Canada podcast. This book draws from her professional work with government and civil society, as well as her lived experience as a first-generation immigrant, providing a unique and insightful perspective on Canada’s deeply polarized political landscape and the need for civic inclusion and a middle ground. She finds community and home in Victoria, BC, has lived and worked in Ottawa and Gatineau, and continues to build international collaborations.