Karuna Bhavsar

Karuna Bhavsar is an experienced professional with a focus on supporting newcomers and immigrants in achieving their employment goals. Currently serving as the IM & M + Program Facilitator at Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers since March 2022, Karuna creates collaborative environments for newcomers to build actionable plans for their futures. Previous roles include Career Consultant at BGS Career Ventures and Team Lead/Facilitator at Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, where Karuna facilitated groups for immigrant women to develop employability skills. Earlier positions include various roles in career development and support, alongside administrative experience at Welcome Centre for Immigrants. Karuna holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management from NAIT and a Diploma in Esthetics from Marvel School of Esthetics, complemented by foundational education in India.