Ms. Anam Kazim - MLA for Calgary-Glenmore

Dear God, we are grateful for MLA Ms. Anam Kazim as she serves the people of Calgary – Glenmore.  We are grateful for the invaluable insight she has gained into the importance of diversity and multiculturalism through her travels.  Continue to give her wisdom as she seeks to meet the needs of people from diverse backgrounds.  May she experience Your peace and calm in all the busyness of her day.  Amen.

Anam Kazim was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Glenmore, on May 5, 2015.

She is a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship and is a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing. Previously she served as chair of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, she spent two years as an applications engineer for an industrial pump manufacturer. Before that, she worked for two years as the director of training programs for an education and training centre that specialized in project management.

She also spent close to five years working with Western University, where she obtained her post-secondary education, first as a teaching assistant and later as a research assistant.

Ms. Kazim holds a master's degree in biochemical/environmental engineering, a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and is certified in conflict resolution. While a student, she was involved in the investment club and the chemical engineering club. Ms. Kazim is also certified in Six Sigma Green Belt and in Lean Management.

As well, she has donated her time to fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society and mentoring for Engineers Canada as part of its women in engineering program.

An avid traveler, Ms. Kazim has lived on four continents and has visited more than 16 countries. Through these experiences she has gained invaluable insight into the importance of diversity and multiculturalism.