Ehab James

I work where law, politics, and communications meet.

Public affairs advisor. Incoming law student. Bouncing between Toronto and Washington, D.C.

About

I'm a 22-year-old based in Toronto. I grew up splitting time between the Greater Toronto Area and the suburbs around Washington, D.C., which probably explains a few things.

I work in public affairs and communications, supporting governments, campaigns, and institutions on both sides of the border. At MapleMark Media, I work with organizations and public figures on communications strategy and community building. I also contribute to message strategy and persuasion research for organizations in the United States.

Accomplishments

A few things:

  • Served as a two-term elected Governing Member of the University of Toronto, representing 80,000+ students across three campuses
  • Recipient of the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award
  • Advocated for and brought MiWay Route 126 into existence, a bus line now running daily between Toronto and UTM
  • Worked as a public servant for the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, and City of Mississauga, including innovation work inside a department of over 10,000 people
  • Worked on political campaigns across Canada and the United States
  • Joined the early team at Pangea during Y Combinator's W21 batch
  • Founded MapleMark Media
Ehab James speaking at the United Nations podium
Ehab James with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an official event in Ottawa
Ehab James standing in front of the White House in Washington D.C.
Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
The historic Gerstein Science Information Centre at the University of Toronto
Ehab James kayaking on the Ottawa River, yellow kayak bow on open water

Press

Politico The Mississauga News UofT News The Varsity

Contact

I'm always open to interesting conversations. If something here overlaps with what you're working on, reach out.