Jazz Bamra, 2011-2012 Director

Jazz holds a BSc. in cell and molecular biology and biochemistry. She has attended numerous networking events, gained valuable contacts that will assist her with her educational and career goals. She has also gained numerous contacts that she keeps in touch with on a regular basis. Due to her strong background in communication/interpersonal skills she has obtained a substantial amount of networking experience. As the director of fundraising for SCWIST, her goals include increasing organizational funds that support the IWIS and ms infinity programs as well as gaining community support. Whether contacting local business for donations to use as door prizes for our events or gaining corporate sponsorship for our organization, Jazz enjoys building a repertoire with prestigious organizations and expanding our cliental. She enjoys public speaking and working in a team-oriented environment to achieve company goals.

Jazz worked at the Queen Alexander Center for Children’s Health where she coordinated & implemented activities for children to achieve personal goals while developing their individual self- esteem and self- confidence. She had the opportunity to work one-on-one with children and managed/prioritized a calendar of events for summer camps. Jazz was acknowledged and awarded for long-term commitment to children’s health and for being a positive role model. Her skills obtained at the hospital further qualified her to pursue a position as a pharmacy technician with Shoppers Drug Mart. She gained not only valuable skills but valuable networks. As networking is a great way for her to expand upon her career opportunities and various skills from supervisory roles to managerial and directorship roles. Jazz particularly enjoyed training future pharmacy students on the logistics of being a pharmacist and how to communicate with patients in difficult and pleasant situations.

During her free time she enjoys the fine arts; attending plays, operas and orchestra productions, music festivals/concerts, and cultural events. Her true passion lies in dancing. With over 15 years of dance experience (tap, jazz, hip-hop, traditional Indian dance-bhangra) and performing on stage at community cultural events, Jazz taught various styles of dance to both children and adults. Working with children is a reward on its own and she’s glad to have had the opportunity to lead various self-development workshops for children. For more information, please visit http://members.shaw.ca/shan-e-punjab/AboutUs.htm and read her bio. Other hobbies include aerobics, Bikram’s yoga, shopping, and eating.

Jazz is always looking to expand her networks by attending various seminars/events, challenging herself by taking on prestigious roles with various organizations, and keeping up-to-date with the fast pace society; whether taking a course to freshen up her skills or learn new ones, or attending a workshop to gain knowledge in an area of interest. Expand and grow is her motto! Jazz’ confidence always leads to determination. Public speaking is what she enjoys most; a possible career change would require pursuing a Master’s degree in either business (MBA) or public health (MPH); a career that will allow her to speak to audiences whether in a government, university, community, or corporate environment.