Syed Shahid Kazmi, Chapter President of Islamabad, was elected as the 5th Country President of PUAN during the 9th annual meeting of National Executive Committee in Islamabad.
Mr Kazmi has over two decades of experience as a community development practitioner in Pakistan and abroad. He has served various missions in Pakistan, South and Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East through humanitarian aid and relief operations. He is a climate enthusiast, a human rights activist and a strong advocate for mainstreaming climate change and gender in various plans, policies and programs. Kazmi has received many accolades and certifications. He did his M.Phil. in international development studies. His recent work centres around innovation, entrepreneurship and social networks. Kazmi believes that inclusion, diversity, innovation and collaboration are four significant pillars to growth and development.
Sharing his vision for PUAN he said:
“I look forward to playing my role in strengthening people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Pakistan. Recognising the skill-diversity of PUAN as its key strength, I aim to provide professional, high-quality opportunities for young professionals in Pakistan by creating and hosting networking opportunities where individuals are encouraged to interact with the like-minded entrepreneurial individuals.
Focusing on education, mentoring and giving back to the community, my vision is to engage PUAN members in community service by utilising the largest humanitarian forums available in Pakistan. I will direct my efforts at creating harmony among the 13 chapters of PUAN. To increase collaboration and cooperation among the alumni of different chapters, I intend to introduce intercity exchange program.”
