Rumana Monzur
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Being hopeful; Striving and thriving in adversity; Diversity and inclusion; Getting over unconscious bias
Speaker
Rumana Monzur
Organization
Rotary Club of Vancouver
Bio
- Rumana Monzur is living proof that hope survives the worst adversity. In June 2011, Rumana's world became completely dark-she lost her sight within 15 minutes when her husband tried to kill her.
- Along with blindness came many hardships and challenges. Yet, in facing these challenges, Rumana did not lose her spirit. She still sees herself as the same person she always was: The same Rumana, who always believed in celebrating life.
- She started her career as a lecturer in International Relations but after becoming blind, decided to change her career.
- Rumana graduated from the University of British Columbia, Canada in May 2017 with a law degree, and is currently a counsel at the Department of Justice Canada in Vancouver.
- Today Rumana is a beloved lamp-lighter who instills light and love wherever she goes and speaks.
Video
A short video with additional information about Rumana is available here.
Presentation
Being hopeful; Striving and thriving in adversity; Diversity and inclusion; Getting over unconscious bias