Parul Kanwar, one of Alberta’s 2024 Top 30 Under 30, Broadbent Institute’s 2024 Emergy Leader Fellow, and recipient of the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards in the Young Leader category, currently works as a policy officer at the Legislative Assemvly of Alberta. A University of Alberta graduate with a BA in Political Science, Women and Gender Studies, and English, Parul is passionate about shaping progressive policy. Her work includes published research on right-wing movements and political extremism, community organizing, and justice equity.

As founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Crossings and The Bold Word, Parul amplifies diverse voices in academia and political advocacy. With expertise in political economy, public policy, and social movements, Parul employs an intersectional and equity-driven approach in her professional and volunteer work. She volunteers for and sit on the boards of several NGOs, contributing to crisis line support and other community initiatives, particularly in 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.