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Sumia Sultana

MSc, MA
Pronouns: she/her

Positions

Academic Strategist

Student and Enrolment Services, Student Success Centre

Research Assistant

Werklund School of Education, Specialization, Curriculum and Learning

Contact information

Email

sumia.sultana@ucalgary.ca

Web presence

LinkedIn

Phone number

Office: 403.220.2682

Location

Office: Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) 3rd Floor 368H

Background

Educational Background

BBA Finance, University of Chittagong, 2014

MSc Early Childhood Development, BRAC University, 2018

MA Educational Research (Curriculum & Learning), University of Calgary, 2025

Biography

Sumia joined the Student Success Centre as an Academic Strategist while pursuing her MA in Educational Research at the Werklund School of Education. Previously she earned an MSc in Early Childhood Development and pursued a Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership & School Improvement from BRAC University, Bangladesh. Sumia is a committed lifelong learner, fueled by her passion for collaborative learning, social-emotional development, and resilience fortification. With her background in teaching, educational policy, and research, Sumia strives to co-create accessible and equitable learning experiences for all learners. Outside of work, she enjoys watching movies, series, and documentaries, taking nature walks, engaging in deep conversations, spending time with family and friends, and savoring comfort food.