About Nasreen Omar, CFO

Nasreen, an outstanding Canadian citizen who has been an invaluable asset to our community since she migrated to her chosen new country in 1975. She has a master’s degree in library science, and she is certified parent education about early childhood growth and development

For the past 40 years Nasreen has helped with settlement for newcomers and has been a guiding light for immigrants, offering her expertise in navigating their life in their new country, including with our complex healthcare system.

Nasreen’s dedication to helping newcomers settle into their new lives is truly inspiring. She understands the challenges and hurdles that immigrants face when it comes to accessing healthcare, and she has made it her mission to lend a helping hand.

For 20 years she worked at University of Alberta Hospital as Multicultural Program Coordinator where she provided Cultural Competence in Healthcare training to the medical staff. It included examining “why people behave the way they do” pertaining to cultural knowledge, cultural perspectives on health and healing, cultural orientations and skills building to enhance their ability to work cross-culturally

Nasreen has benefited from working with Alberta Health  Services and Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op, a not for profit community based organization. She has  profound knowledge on both sides of the spectrum; the healthcare system and the  knowledge of the unique needs of ethnocultural communities. That gives her an advantage of providing properly aligned support including placement and settlement. of new recruits

Whether it’s interpreting complex medical jargon, finding the right healthcare providers, or understanding the ins and outs of the Canadian healthcare system, she is here to support you every step of the way. Her extensive knowledge and caring nature make her the perfect ally for anyone seeking assistance in this area.