sharmin surani

Sharmin Surani is the Manager, Talent within the Corporate Initiatives and Business Intelligence team at Calgary Economic Development. She is a storyteller about the best city to live in North America, Calgary.

“Growing up as an Ismaili, voluntary service has been an integral part of my daily life. In 2014, I was one of those who were impacted by the economic turnover. While I was looking for a job, I realized I was getting interviews and many others I came across were still struggling. I quickly realized what I was doing differently, Networking.

I started conducting free sessions to help those impacted learn the art of Networking. I believe it is important for those that have the talent to be able to use it for social good. Research shows diverse teams are 87% better at making decisions. My commitment to volunteering and passion for diversity advocacy leads me to be a part of this wonderful organization, Making Changes Association. ”

Sharmin holds an MBA from Edinburgh Napier University and is also a Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP).

She is currently the board director for the Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA).

Sharmin has 10+ years’ of experience in talent recruitment, development, and management. She strongly believes in the power and impact of diversity in the workplace.

She is proud to have been a part of spearheading the first Women in Technology Pilot cohort.

All persons welcome at making changes

Making Changes acknowledges the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, the Tsuut’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley and the Metis people of Alberta, Regions 5 & 6. We honour the hardships that were endured by the peoples on this land to allow us to be in this space to do the work that we do in our community. We respect the culture of the peoples who walk through our doors and we strive to provide space for them. We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples continue to experience hardships and our agency will be champions for change in our daily service to community. Making Changes is committed to inclusivity and recognition of all peoples who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.