Isabel is a proud Canadian who has long been dedicated to community. She helps young people seeking public office, raises money for Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton and the arts community. Isabel was recently recognized by Shepherds of Good Hope as an outstanding volunteer and awarded the prestigious King Charles III Medal for creating meaningful impact.
Contributions
Awards
- King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025)
- Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022)
- Ottawa Distinguished Women Lifetime Contribution Award (2022)
- Ottawa Muslim Women’s Organization Lifetime Achievement Award (2018)
- #OC150 Award, Province of Ontario
- Mayor’s City Building Award, City of Ottawa (2017)
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2012)
- Leading Women Building Communities Award, Province of Ontario (2010)
- Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, Province of Ontario (2010)
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (2002)
- Judy LaMarsh Woman of Distinction (1988)
Involvement
- Member, Board of Directors, Ottawa Arts Council (2023-present)
- Volunteer, Community Drop In, Shepherds of Good Hope (2019 – present)
- Member, City of Ottawa 2017 Committee (2017 – 2018)
- Member, Citizens’ Council, Ministry of Health & Long Term Care, Ontario (2015 – 2019)
- Chair, Famous 5 Ottawa (1999 – 2019)
- Member, Advisory Board, the Canadian Centre for Progressive Policy, Ottawa (2014 – present)
- International Election Observer & Trainer (2002 -present — Lebanon, Albania, Ukraine, Azerbaijan)
- Member, Board of Directors, Ontario Trillium Foundation (2004–2010)
- Juror, Governor General’s Persons’ Case Awards (1998–2003)
- Chair, Community Advisory Committee, The Ottawa Hospital (1999–2003)
- Member, Board of Trustees, The Ottawa Hospital (1998–2001)
- Founding Director, Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (1994-2000)
Header Photo: With Nellie McClung at the Women Are Persons! Monument, Parliament Hill, 2018 (Photo credit: iPolitics)