Danisha Bhaloo

Danisha Bhaloo was raised in Edmonton, and has been involved with many local organizations. Currently, she is the Development & Communications Manager with Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton. In a volunteer capacity, she is a Member of the University of Alberta Senate, Alberta Party Provincial Board Member, Vice-Chair of the Edmonton John Howard Society Board of Directors, and a National Member of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board of Canada. Some of her past activities include being Chairperson of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board of Edmonton, President of the Youth Restorative Action Project, World Partnership Walk Deputy Convenor of Marketing, the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers'​ RISE Awards Jury Member, and a Make Something Edmonton community member. Bhaloo has been recognized for her contributions to the community by the Government of Alberta, University of Alberta, Avenue Magazine, Edmontonians' Magazine and Correctional Services of Canada.