Abdur Rehman Ahmad is originally from Pakistan and Turtle Island, Treaty Six territory; Saskatoon has been his home since 2012.
Before migrating to Canada, Abdur had the privilege of working on public health and inclusive development projects in the global south, namely Pakistan, and with international development agencies based in Austria, Germany and The Netherlands.
Abdur worked in various leadership capacities with the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (SIA) for six years and also served as president and vice president of the Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant Settlement and Integration Agencies (SAISIA). He has also served on the Leadership Saskatoon Board since 2023.
In 2022, he joined the University of Saskatchewan as a Talent, Leadership and EDI consultant and is thrilled every day to work for an institution that is an innovative, accessible, and welcoming place for students, educators, and researchers from around the world and serves the public good by promoting diversity, reconciliation and meaningful change and by preparing students for enriching careers and fulfilling lives as engaged global citizens.
Abdur’s WHY is to create healthy and anti-racist workplace ecosystems that are diverse, inclusive, safe and fun to work in. Where individuals are inspired and fulfilled by creating a positive impact in Saskatchewan and globally.