Executive Director
[email protected]
(613)-236-3457
Bibi Wasiimah Joomun is the Executive Director for the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA). Wasiimah obtained her undergraduate degree from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 2020. After graduating, Wasiimah was the Executive Director for the New Brunswick Student Alliance (NBSA) until her move to Ottawa in 2022 to be the Member Relations Officer for CASA. In August 2023, Wasiimah was hired to be CASA’s next Executive Director. Wasiimah has been passionate about advocating for a more accessible, affordable and high quality post-secondary education for all students during and after their studies since she was elected as the International Student Representative in her first year of University in 2017. Wasiimah is originally from Mauritius and moved to Canada in September 2016 to pursue her studies. Wasiimah prides herself in her journey through the education system in Canada and has first hand experience on how post-secondary education advocacy is important in improving the lives of students. Through her work, her involvement in the community and her personal life, Wasiimah strives to ensure that a safe, inclusive environment is fostered; guided by her communication, teamwork, critical thinking and consensus skill sets. When not working, Wasiimah can be found sleeping or enjoying a few cocktails with friends.