Dear PUAN family!

I am Khawaja Mudassar Mahmood, newly elected Country President of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for the next two years (2017 – 2019).

First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude to the chapter leaderships who supported me through their vote of confidence for my selection for this position.  I am positive that with your continued support, together we can make meaningful progress through the platform of PUAN.

I have been a part of this flourishing network of over 22,000 exchange alumni since 2011 when I returned from the International Visitors Leadership Program.  Since then, as part of the Multan chapter, I have played an active role as an exchange alumnus.  Professionally, I am a social and political worker and have also contested the National Assembly elections.

Looking to the future, as the Country President of PUAN, my aim is to strengthen PUAN in a variety of ways through joint ventures and collaborations.  I plan to create effective linkages through collaborative activities among the twelve chapters of PUAN.

Lastly, my humble request to all alumni is: Play your role as effective exchange ambassadors by giving back to your communities.  I encourage you to collaborate with fellow alumni and take the lead on service projects that will make a difference.  You can also apply for chapter grants and small grants for projects on capacity development, interfaith harmony, climate change, vocational training, cultural diversity, education, women empowerment, inclusive development, and other key areas.

I hope to remain in contact with all of you.

Khawaja Mudassar Mehmood

In January 2017, the new leadership from across the 12 chapters of PUAN was elected for a two-year term stretching from 2017 – 2019.  Click here to meet our chapter leaderships.