jyoti gondek

Jyoti Gondek is the first female Mayor of Calgary – a leader who learned the value of compassion and empathy as the daughter of immigrants who came to Canada when she was a child. In this thought-provoking conversation with Jennifer and Catherine, Mayor Gondek discusses the importance of authenticity, the challenges of being a woman in politics, and the need to address polarization in society. She shares her perspective on the role of social media in politics, the power of data-driven decision-making, and her commitment to making life better for the people she serves. Discover how Mayor Gondek’s unique background and unwavering dedication have shaped her approach to leadership and her vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration from Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s remarkable journey in this engaging episode.

Calgary’s municipal election is now behind us and the mayor and council are getting up to speed in their roles. Podcast editor and host Sam Chipera spoke with Rachel Timmermans, SAMRU’s external vice president, and Duane Bratt, a Mount Royal University political science professor about the results and what they mean. Bratt says that the new government has a whole, “host of challenges,” due to the change in seats on council and with a new mayor. However, Timmermans says that she looks forward to the new open minded council to support Calgarians and to hold a conversation on how best to improve the city.