Shelly Markel

Shelly Markel is an accomplished lawyer and business executive, with extensive knowledge of regulatory environments, legal frameworks and sound compliance programs, developed through her work in the financial services and telecommunications industries.

Shelly has been a dedicated advisor, board member, and board chair at several not-for-profit organizations in the education, immigration, and poverty relief sectors. She recently finished her term as chair of the JIAS board, during which she guided the board through the agency’s most recent strategic planning process. Shelly currently volunteers with UJA and as a coach with the Helix Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubator program at Seneca College.

Shelly is married to Ian Freedman. Their three kids are proud graduates of RHA, CHAT, and the Canadian Young Judea camping movement. In her spare time, Shelly enjoys skiing, hiking, music, and theatre.