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February 9, 2026

Karim Qayumi, MD, Ph.D, FRCSC

Karim Qayumi is a Professor in the Divisions of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Director, Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESEI), Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia. He is the Chair of the Canadian Network for Simulation in Health (CNSH); co-Chair of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Simulation Summit 2009; and Chair of the Technology Enabled Learning Committee of the Education Division at the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

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February 1, 2026

Shahnaz Qayumi, M.A.

Shahnaz Qayumi, M.A. Developmental Psychology & Pedagogy, is a faculty of the Early Childhood Education department at Langara College. She also received her master’s Certificate from the Harvard Program Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery (2014). She has taught Early Childhood Education at Native Education College, Kwantlen University College, and Vancouver Community College.

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February 11, 2026

Michael Janusz

Dr. Michael Janusz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a clinical professor of surgery at the University of British Columbia and Director of the Thoracic Aortic Surgery Service at UBC.

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February 3, 2026

Mariam Hazhir

Mariam Hazhir has been working as a Secondary Teacher for 10 years with Surrey School District. She obtained her degree at UBC in English and Microbiology, and shortly after obtained her Bachelor’s in Curriculum and Instruction at SFU and completed her PDP training. More recently, she completed her Master of Educational Leadership and Administration at Yorkville University.

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February 2, 2026

Ahmad Baktash Nuri

Ahmad Baktash Nuri is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving in the G8 – Finance Branch at 39 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia. In his role in Financial management, he supports and oversees budget planning, resource allocation, financial oversight, and financial services administration for the Brigade Headquarters.

He also is a student at the Royal Military College of Canada and Simon Fraser University,

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February 7, 2026

Shabnam Hazrati

Shabnam is an Islamic psychologist, writer, and academic lecturer. She holds a degree in Educational Psychology from Kabul University and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Psychology and Islamic Counselling at the International Open University. Her research focuses on integrating classical Islamic psychological traditions with contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) frameworks.

Alongside her academic pursuits, Shabnam teaches higher education courses in Islamic Psychology and remains a committed social activist.

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February 5, 2026

Christina Yousofi

As an advocate for sustainable development and cross- cultural collaboration, Christina is honoured to join the Partnership-Afghanistan Canada (PAC) team. With an educational background in biological sciences, focusing on cellular, molecular, and physiological studies from Simon Fraser University, Christina has a deep understanding of the intricate systems that sustain life.

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February 6, 2026

Farangies Shah

Farangies (Fara) Shah is a Director of Policy and former United Nations Programme Manager.  She received her undergraduate degree from the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto followed by a Masters from Sciences Po Paris.

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February 4, 2026

Monica Yousofi

Monica Yousofi is a PhD student at the University of British Columbia and holds both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Communication from Simon Fraser University. Her research examines the intersections of migration, digital media, technology, and social justice, with a particular focus on how marginalized communities use digital spaces to build community, resist exclusion, and advocate for social change.

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