Ibrahim (Ibby) Issak
School Grown Farm Assistant

Ibrahim (he/him) grew up in Etobicoke in the West end of Toronto. A curious, adventurous person by nature, Ibrahim prides himself on his ability to adapt easily to change. He is passionate about all things scientific, especially  astrophysics, neuroscience and biology. Before beginning his journey into urban agriculture with FoodShare, his focus was on neuroscience research. Ibrahim is passionate about advancing equity and social justice and taking collective action to combat climate change. You will often find him providing tours of the School Grown farm at the Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute; expect to geek out on soil science and irrigation innovations. A huge football & basketball fan, Ibrahim cheers for Arsenal and the Raptors in particular.