Father in heaven we thank you for the privilege of lifting up the Honourable Rajan Sawhney to you in prayer. We thank you for her heart to serve others both through her governmental roles and responsibilities and in her community as a whole. We ask that you continue to use her as an example of servitude to others and you lead and guide her. We declare your blessing, protection and rest upon the Honourable Rajan Sawhney, her husband, marriage and family in Jesus’ name.
Minister Sawhney was elected on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for Calgary-North East and is the Minister of Transportation. Sawhney is a mother of four, an activist, and a senior professional in the Oil and Gas industry. Born and raised in NE Calgary, Sawhney is a first generation Canadian whose parents who immigrated from India. Rajan attended the University of Calgary, earning a degree in Economics and Political Science and an MBA. Sawhney has worked in the oil patch for over twenty years in a variety of roles in economics and business development. Prior to her election, she served as the Vice President of Business Development for Fracture Modeling Inc. As a volunteer, she has played a key role in leadership with several non-profit organizations. Rajan was recognized as a Community Builder by the YWCA for Canada 150.