Gulamani-Abdulla, Jenny
Expert
Skills Women Migrants and Global Citizenship
BPW Canada, Club Calgary
BPW International Executive Secretary 2021-2024
Past President of BPW Calgary, Past President of BPW Canada
Canada
Languages
English
Current Role at BPW International
BPW International Executive Secretary 2021-2024, Taskforce Chairperson, Women Migrants and Global Citizenship (2018-2020).
Previous Roles at BPW International
Selected as One of the Twenty Delegates (D20) at CSW 63, CSW 62, and CSW 60
Member of the Legislation Committee
Previous Roles at BPW Canada
President
First Vice President
Provincial Liaison
Other Role
Co- Founder of Canadian Federation For Citizenship
Professional Work Experience
Over 25 years of experience specializing in the area of Immigration Law and Procedures
Professional Affiliations
Member of The International Bar Association (IBA)
Member of the Human Rights Law Committee of the Legal Practice Division of IBA
Member of the Women Lawyers’ Interest Group of the Public & Professional Interest Division of IBA
Member of The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council
Education
Northwestern California University, USA – Juris Doctor in Law – 1994
University of Calgary, Canada – Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy – 1991
Awards
“Iconic Woman” Award by the Women Economic Forum - 2017
One of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network - 2013
Distinguished Alumna Award by The University of Calgary - 2012
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Over 25 years of professional work experience in the area Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. Member of the International Bar Association. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. Co-founder of Canadian Federation For Citizenship. Subject matter expert on Immigration and Citizenship at His Highness The AgaKhan Council for Canada’s National Settlement Portfolio. Past President of the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women.
