Monday, 21 March 2016

Ms. Deborah Drever - MLA for Calgary-Bow

Lord God in Heaven, we pray that you will make your presence known to MLA Ms. Deborah Drever as she goes about her today. May she experience your guidance in every decision making process and each important matter that needs to be attended to. We pray also for new strategies and ideas as she seeks to fulfill the vision you have given her for our province. Amen

Deborah Drever was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the Member for the constituency of Calgary-Bow on May 5, 2015.

She currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Private Bills, the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee.

Born and raised in Calgary, Ms. Drever is enrolled at Mount Royal University, where she is working towards a bachelor of arts degree in sociology.

Throughout her post-secondary studies she has been active in various human rights organizations. She is a member of a feminist collective, and she shares in discourse focusing on women's issues in Alberta.

Also active within her community, she has volunteered with a variety of not-for-profit organizations around Calgary since the age of eight. She has devoted over a decade to supporting the Calgary Folk Music Festival and has worked for over five years with GlobalFest, an international event that features fireworks displays and celebrates cultural diversity. Ms. Drever has also canvassed for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

She enjoys advocating for social justice and experiencing Calgary's vibrant arts community. Her hobbies include hiking, skiing, travelling and learning new languages.

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