Executive Team

Executives are responsible for guiding the organization, planning major events and coordinating work between MTSO Leads and volunteers.

Haadhi Faizal

Co-Executive Director

Haadhi is a civil engineering student at the University of Waterloo and a passionate advocate for transportation and housing issues across the region. He founded More Transit Southern Ontario with the goal of advancing public advocacy for a connected and reliable transit network while addressing service cuts that have impacted communities.

As the leader of MTSO’s advocacy initiatives, Haadhi is responsible for researching and analyzing policy, technical documents, and data related to transit infrastructure and services. His work ensures that MTSO’s positions are grounded in evidence and sound technical understanding. A significant achievement in his role was leading the publication of MTSO’s first-ever technical document—a comprehensive report on the Bowmanville GO Train Extension. The report called for Metrolinx to prioritize transparency and collaboration in accommodating at least six to eight electrified trains per hour, aiming to optimize travel times and improve service frequency.

Haadhi’s leadership at MTSO continues to drive impactful advocacy efforts aimed at reversing service cuts, improving transit infrastructure, and ensuring that the region’s transit network is designed to meet the evolving needs of its riders.

Jonathan Lee How Cheong

Co-Executive Director

Jonathan Lee is the Co-Executive Director of More Transit Southern Ontario. He is passionate about equitable and reliable transportation and leads MTSO’s efforts to push for better transit policies, service expansions, and infrastructure investments that put riders first.

His leadership is focused on engaging riders to make their voices heard for better transit networks across the province. One of his first advocacy efforts was the More GO Buses campaign started on October 15th during the first Canada-wide “Transit Action Week” led by Environmental Defence, with a goal to enhance regional transit connectivity by providing residents with more reliable bus routes.

Jonathan has also been involved in broader campaigns with TTCriders and the Toronto Youth Cabinet, calling for improved service reliability, expanded transit frequency, and better integration between municipal and regional transit networks. As a frequent transit rider himself, Jonathan brings firsthand experience to his advocacy work, recognizing the daily challenges that commuters face, including frequent subway closures, detours, and standing in the cold waiting for a bus.

His vision is for a transit network that prioritizes riders, fosters sustainable urban mobility, and ensures that public transportation remains a viable and attractive option for all.

Max Cheung

Policy Director

Max is a fourth-year Geography student at the University of Toronto and serves as the Policy Director for More Transit Southern Ontario (MTSO), an advocacy group dedicated to improving public transit across the region.

As one of the organization’s founding members, he played a key role in shaping MTSO’s mission to advocate for transit on a regional scale. His work builds on the efforts of past advocates while expanding the organization's reach to address transit challenges across a broader geographical area.

In his role as Policy Director, Max focuses on research, policy development, and strategic advocacy to push for better transit planning and investment. His work ensures that MTSO’s recommendations are data-driven and aligned with the needs of riders. Through reports, public engagement, and collaboration with policymakers, he contributes to shaping a transit network that is more efficient, accessible, and responsive to the communities it serves.