Name: Anjleen K. Gumer
Age: 38
Title: Sikh Awareness Advocate
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 2
City you live in: Paradise Valley
A typical day in my life includes…
being late to drop off my 2 and 4-year old at school; meeting with a local school district, corporation or government office to discuss how we can be more inclusive and respect each other’s differences; volunteering with 5th graders at a low-income elementary school.
I was born…
in H-town (Houston).
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the mountains.
I’m listening to…
Snatam Kaur.
My family…
is my world. I would do anything to protect them.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Tupac.
One thing I cannot live without…
ice cream, especially rocky road!
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a late-night talk show host just like David Letterman.
I’m inspired by…
my husband and other Sikh men and women who wear turbans because they endure so much prejudice and still stand up for what they believe in.
The one person who motivates me is…
my dad. He immigrated to this country over 40 years ago with no money and worked hard to become a successful engineer. He has been through so much and still is one of the most positive people I know.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
for everyone to treat each other with respect and kindness.
The perfect day would be…
getting on a plane to go explore a new place.
My first job was…
Chuck E Cheese’s.
My favorite escape…
a beach in Thailand.
My life…
is a work in progress.
I’m currently working on…
gathering Christmas gifts to donate to kids.
Always…
stand up for what you believe in.
Never…
say never.
Favorite Quote…
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Biggest Dream…
ticket around the world.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
messes.
