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Community
Changemaker
DUNIA
NUR BERNIE
KOLLMAN
Bernie Kollman is the ultimate fixer.
With more than 30 years in leadership
and innovation under her belt, she’s a trusted
advisor and connector in the capital region
for business and community leaders.
After retiring from an executive career at
IBM, Bernie continues to serve on numerous
corporate and not-for-profit boards and is a
Forum Chair for the prestigious MacKay
CEO Forums.
Ranked by Alberta Venture as one of
the Top 50 Most Influential Albertans,
Bernie has helped pave the way for
hundreds of girls and young women interested
in entering male-dominated fields like
artificial intelligence and technology.
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR Honouring
entrepreneurs and business leaders who drive
innovation and economic growth while championing
equitable, inclusive business practices.
DUNIA NUR
Dunia Nur is redefining the landscape of racial
justice, gender equity and community advocacy
in Alberta.
She moved to Canada as a child when her family
fled the civil war in Somalia. Throughout her career,
Dunia has worked hard to build coalitions dedicated
to combating anti-Black racism and Islamophobia and
creating systemic reform at every level.
As President and CEO of the African Canadian
Civic Engagement Council, she has led initiatives that
provide life-changing support to Black communities,
including helping with the implementation of Impact
of Race and Culture Assessments in Alberta’s courts,
ensuring fairer sentencing for Black youth.
COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKER Honouring those who
lead with purpose to drive social change, inspire action, and
champion safer, stronger communities.
Business &
Entrepreneur
BERNIE
KOLLMAN
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