MLA Jason Luan, Calgary-Hawkwood

Thank you, Lord for MLA Jason Luan and his service to our great province. We pray that you will continue to guide his life. Give him the strength and endurance that he needs and let him know that his efforts are extremely appreciated. Bless his family with health and may they be aware of your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Mr. Jason Luan was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Hawkwood on April 23, 2012.

In addition to his duties as an MLA, Mr. Luan serves on the following committees:

• Select Special Conflicts of Interest Act Review Committee
• Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing Committee

Previously he served on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Private Bills
• Standing Committee on Families and Communities

Mr. Luan holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Calgary and has dedicated his career to public service for the last 21 years, promoting healthy families and strong communities. He is passionate about community development, collaboration, cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Luan first was a child welfare worker for Alberta Family and Social Services for seven years and then a social planner for the city of Calgary for 14 years, managing funding for nonprofit social service agencies.

Mr. Luan is proud to have made a difference in many lives through his distinguished service and leadership in the Immigrant Sector Council of Calgary as co-chair, the Calgary co-ordinated community access program as the co-chair and the city of Calgary’s Chinatown Centenary Celebration as the community lead. An active volunteer of his community for over 20 years, Mr. Luan has also served as

• vice-president of the Dalhousie Community Association,
• key communicator of the King George School Council,
• director of the Sien Lok Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Chinese-Canadian heritage, and
• president of the Chinese Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association of Calgary (CPEAC).

Mr. Luan lives in northwest Calgary with his wife, Fengying Zhang, and two daughters, Kailie and Linshia. He enjoys golf, badminton, basketball and hiking.

March 18, 2013