Ms. Anam Kazim - MLA for Calgary-Glenmore

We pray today Lord, for our member of the Legislature for Calgary – Glenmore, Ms. Anam Kazim. Thank you for the sacrifices she has made as she serves in her position. We ask for the ability for her to see pitfalls and the wisdom to move things in a direction that will bring new prosperity to our communities. Fill her heart with peace and give her safe travels. 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 Private Bills, the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship and 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.