Dr. Saud Anwar

Saud Anwar is a physician who specializes in Lung Diseases andCritical Care Medicine. Currently, he serves as Chair of the Department of InternalMedicine of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals.

Dr. Anwar has been involved in international and national humanitarianand peace initiatives. He is frequently invited to consult for the FBI,Homeland Security and has organized medical missions to Haiti and Pakistan fordisaster relief. His efforts have been recognized at the state and federallevels and by multiple professional organizations. Dr. Anwar has receivedcitations for his service from the Governor of CT, Attorney General, Secretaryof State and members of the Connecticut General Assembly.

In addition, Dr. Anwar is an expert on international affairs. Hehas been interviewed on national and international television and radio. Thesehave included: CNN Wolf Blitzer, CNN Deborah Fayereck, CNN Susan Candiotti, NBC30, CTN, Fox-61, NPR, Vectone TV-UK, Geo TV- Forum, and the Voice of America-International.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSONAL ACTIVITIES-Medical Training: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Yale University- Master Degree in Public Health – Yale University

STATE OF CONNECTICUTDr. Anwar is a champion of civil rights, equalopportunity and community health. He participates in activities that fosterintergroup understanding and promote the value of diversity within society.-FormerCommissioner- Asian Pacific American Affairs.-Health Equity Leadership Council of Connecticut.-Connecticut Safe School Climate Coalition-Commissioner, State Emergency Response Commission

UNITED STATESDr. Anwar is frequently consulted by the FBI andHomeland Security. His experience and perspective on the Middle East is highlyvalued.Testified to the 109th Congress- Committee on Homeland Security.-Coordinated a volunteer response to September 11th-Consultant - FBIs Multi Cultural Advisory Committee-Conference Speaker- Department of Homeland Security-Conference Speaker- Office of Secretary Napolitano

IINTERNATIONALConsultant-British Department of Communities and Local Government-Chief Coordinator- Conference on Understanding Radicalization and Deradicalization Strategies, Hartford, CT. (Live broadcast throughout the world)-Peace missions to Israel and Middle East.-Diplomatic Mission – US- Pakistan Relations-Medical Mission- Haiti Disaster Relief.-Medical Mission- Pakistan Earthquake