Anjum is a catalyst, connector, and champion who works at the intersection of youth leadership, public policy, gender equality, and international cooperation.

Anjum is a catalyst, connector, and champion who works at the intersection of youth leadership, public policy, gender equality, and international cooperation.

Anjum Sultana (She/Her) is an award-winning public affairs strategist, sought-after media commentator, accomplished public speaker, and published health equity researcher with expertise in gender equity, public health, youth engagement and civic engagement. Anjum has over a decade of experience in leadership, governance, research, strategic communications, public policy, and program management.

Anjum is the Director of Youth Leadership & Policy Advocacy at Plan International Canada, one of Canada's leading international charities with a strong focus on advancing children's rights and gender equality globally. She is an award-winning public affairs strategist, sought-after media commentator, accomplished public speaker, and published researcher with expertise in gender equality, public health, and civic engagement. In 2020, Anjum was named a Global Woman of Distinction by the NGO Committee on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and named Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 in Sustainability by Corporate Knights.

Previously, Anjum served as the National Director of Public Policy, Advocacy, & Strategic Communications at YWCA Canada, the country’s largest and oldest gender equity organization. In her role, Anjum has authored several policy reports including 'A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada' and 'Preventing a Lockdown Generation in Canada'.

Anjum is an internationally recognized expert in public policy and has delivered keynotes, lectures, and participated in panel discussions across Canada and globally. Anjum is a well-respected thought leader whose commentary has been featured in print, TV, radio, and digital platforms including CBC, CityTv, CTV, Public Policy Forum, and UN Women.

Anjum represented Canada at the 2019 G7 Youth Summit in Paris, France, at the 2022 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Anjum is a Founding Advisor with Progress Toronto and serves on the boards of Regent Park Community Health Centre and Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA).

Anjum holds a Master of Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School.