Michael Masih

Michael Masih joined SMG in June 2025. Prior to joining the SMG team, Michael worked for over 20 years across educational, residential, and community-based settings in both behaviour intervention and adult training. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of supporting children, youth, adults, and families experiencing complex needs including behavioural challenges, mental health concerns, trauma, and high-risk situations.

Michael’s extensive frontline experience includes nearly two decades as a Child and Youth Worker with the York Region District School Board, where he provided individualized behavioural support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and collaborative team-based care. He has also worked as a foster parent supporting high-risk youth in therapeutic group home environments, as well as a national trainer delivering programs focused on self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and evidence-based behavioural strategies.