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Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science / Psychology.      

Certified Corporate Director (C.Dir. designation)           

Human Resources Management Certificate                     

Aboriginal Rights                                                                    

Governance Education Program (Adv. level 3)                

Positive Space Champion (LGBTQ2+) Cert.                     

Financial Essentials for Corporations                                 

Corporate Financials/Risk mitigation                                 

Financial Governance                                                             

Incidence investigation in Correctional Institutions           Public Participation for Decision Makers                           

Ethics in Policing/counter-Terrorism/substance abuse    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Trainers.                                         

 

University of Calgary

McMaster University DeGroot Business

University of Calgary

University of Calgary Faculty of Law      

Canadian Board Diversity Council

Govt. of Canada, Corrections 

Mount Royal University

Federated Cooperative Ltd.

Governance Solutions 

Govt. of Canada Dept. of Corrections.

Intnl. Assoc. of Public Participation IAP2

Canadian Assoc. of Police Governance

Govt. of Canada Human Resources Dept.

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  • Amor Ministries: Annually constructed homes in Mexico for the poor.

  • Inn from the Cold: Arranged shelter, clothing, & food for the homeless

  • CCA: Travelled to Nicaragua on Cooperative work.

  • Correction Services Canada: 23 year Volunteer, & Chair of the Board. Nominated for the James Murphy Award to Reduce Crime. Conceived Canada's largest Employment fairs for offenders.   

  • United Nations:  Represented Canada at United Nations on Human Rights.

  • Servants Anonymous: Organized Calgary’s largest book sales to eliminate sex trafficking.

  • Up With People: Peace Ambassador. Traveled for one year to 5 countries promoting peace.

  • Seniors Free Busing Service: Organized Calgary’s free grocery busing helping 70,000 Calgary seniors.

  • Medical Mercy Canada: Fundraiser/procurer of supplies for medical missions to Burma & Ukraine. 

  • World Alliance Relief Mission: Instrumental with starting a library in Nicaragua.

  • Mexico: Procured uniforms for underprivileged soccer teams in Mexico.

  • Franciscans & Friends: Work closely with indigenous musicians/artisans promoting their work.  

  • Calgary Transit: Arranged bus shelters outside senior citizen’s apartments to increase seniors' independence.

  • Calgary Parks/Recreation: Conceptualized after-school recreational programs for students.  

  • CANOSCA: Arranged for recreational facility, enabling isolated seniors to socialize.

  • Save The Children:  Raised over $20,000.00 for victims of tragedies.

  • CNIB: Reader & helper for blind students & Regional Director.

  • Immigrant Services: Settlement worker & translator for refugees & new immigrants.

  • Canadian Red Cross:  Disaster Management First Responder.

  • LinCon International Founding member advocating for religious freedom.

  • Vietnam and Guatemala: Volunteered at orphanages in Vietnam and Guatemala.

  • Founder of Calgary Support Group for marginalized immigrants.

  • Also: Ethno Cultural Council of Calgary, Global Fest, Schools, Community Assoc. 

                       Volunteer Work
         Passionate lifelong volunteer

  • Multi-lingual (Urdu, Hindi, Spanish, German)

  • I am committed to making meaningful and lasting shifts in society through education for the next generation.

  • Advocating for marginalized populations truly nourishes my soul. I work hard to be the voice for the voiceless.

  • As an immigrant, I endured countless hardships which made me more resilient and ignited me to become an active community builder, volunteer, and environmental champion.

  • Living and volunteering in 23 countries, I gained unique insights, strengthening my resolve to champion equality and act as a global steward.

  • I was selected to represent Canada at the United Nations on Human Rights. 

  • Selected as Peace Ambassador and traveled for one year to five countries.   

Awards / Nominations

  • O'CANADA Award of Excellence for exemplary Community Service.

  • Government of Canada James Murphy Justice Award

  • Government of Alberta Leadership, Community and Partnership Award

  • City of Calgary Mayor’s Community Advocate Award.

  • Mount Royal University Outstanding Volunteer Award.

  • Government of Alberta Justice Award.

With Denis Grady, Cathie Williams, Johnny McIsacc, Bill Locke presenting me with flowers.j
Presented with flowers for volunteering organizing the indigenous music festival for musicians & artisans. 
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Was proud to speak and present our  Indigenous students their graduation certificates.
Served on the Board of the Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative for 7 years.   
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