Vice President
Sunpreet (Sunny) Singh Johal, a passionate advocate for social justice, fights hate crimes and promotes anti-racism. Sunny Johal holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from MacEwan University. He demonstrates exceptional leadership in spearheading efforts for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Sunny’s research as a Research Assistant at MacEwan University focused on hate crimes and their impact on communities. Recognized as a Champions of Diversity and Equity volunteer, Sunny received the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Leaders Award for his outstanding efforts at MacEwan University. Additionally, Sunny Johal is a recipient of the Human Rights Award from the John Humphreys Centre for Peace and Human Rights. This award recognizes individuals who actively contribute to making their community a better place—a space where all are included, valued, participate, and belong. With a strong dedication to social equality, Sunny Johal continues to make meaningful contributions against hate and discrimination.
Sunpreet Singh Johal
President
Sunpreet (Sunny) Singh Johal is a passionate advocate for social justice, committed to addressing hate crimes and promoting anti-racism. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from MacEwan University and demonstrates exceptional leadership in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Sunny’s academic research as a Research Assistant at MacEwan University focused on hate crimes and their impact on marginalized communities. His work has supported community-based initiatives aimed at improving education, awareness, and responses to hate and discrimination.
His contributions have been recognized through several honours, including the Top 30 Under 30 Award from the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC), the Human Rights Champion Award from the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Leaders Award from MacEwan University.
With a strong dedication to social equity, Sunny continues to make meaningful contributions toward building safer, more inclusive communities across Alberta.
