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= Munr Kazmir =

Dr. Munr Kazmir (born 1957) is a Pakistani American Businessman, Doctor, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist. Dr. Kazmir currently serves as the Vice President of the American Jewish Congress, as a trustee for the Rabbinical College of America, as founder of Quality Home Care Providers Inc., and Direct Meds Inc., and as co-founder of the American International School System, Kazmir Group, LLC and Kazmir Capitol, LLC..

In 2001, Dr. Kazmir was appointed by the acting Governor of New Jersey, Donald DiFrancesco, as a Commissioner of the State of New Jersey Lottery, having approximately $2.6B in revenue. During his 14 years working for the lottery, Dr. Kazmir was selected to become the Vice Chairman of the New Jersey Lottery Commission.

Later, in 2010, he was appointed as a board member of the Non-Partisan Political Action Committee (NORPAC) which serves to support United States candidates and sitting members of Congress who demonstrate commitment towards the protection, preservation, and security of Israel and like-minded countries. In 2019, he was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of the Bektashi Community in Tirana, Albania. Three years after (2021), Dr. Kazmir became a member of the Republican Governors Association (RGA).

Biography
Dr. Munr Kazmir was born in Lahore, Pakistan on January 1st, 1957. He later went on to graduate from the University of Punjab where he received his M.B.B.S./M.D.. He then completed a one year internship at the Mayo Hospital in Lahore, as well as a two year long residency at the Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi. In 1984, Dr Kazmir permanently moved into the Untied States where he completed his Internal Medicine Externship at the White Plains Hospital in 1987. He then went on to complete additional studies at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in 1988, where he was awarded as the lead fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Fund. Dr. Kazmir finished a one year PGY3 at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and quickly after created his first healthcare business which provided staffing for hospitals and nursing homes.

Health Care
Dr. Kazmir is a former member of the executive committee and former chairman of Liberty Health Systems Foundation, a former Trustee of the Hackensack University Hospital Foundation, former chairman of the NATPAC Metropolitan area, and former chairman of the Board of Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). In 2005, Dr. Kazmir served on the Board of the National Advisory Committee for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, after being appointed by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.

In 2017, Dr. Kazmir was appointed to the Board of Trustees of New York Medical College. In 2020, Dr. Kazmir served as a representative to the Presidential Advisory Council on Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB). A year later (2021), he went on to serve as part of the Dean's Council of Advisors for the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In the same year, Dr. Kazmir was elected to serve in the official positions of Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, as well as Chair of the Evaluation Committee of the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (NJHCFA), titles that he held until 2023.

In December, 2020, Dr. Kazmir was appointed by the President of the United States as a member of the Board for the National Council on Disability, where he served until November, 2022.

Humanitarian Efforts & Awards
In 1995, Dr. Kazmir received the First Humanitarian Award by the Commissioner of Health from the State of New Jersey’s Child Protection Commission and Children’s Trust Fund for his efforts to combat juvenile diabetes.

In August 1997, the Prime Minister of Israel and the Mayor of Jerusalem presented Dr. Kazmir with the Theodor Herzl Award in recognition for his exceptional humanitarian efforts during the 100th year anniversary of Zionism.

In 1998, Dr. Kazmir received an award for his commitment to Hashem and his humanity, by Rabbi Herson from Chabad of Greater Somerset Country at their 2nd Annual Founders Dinner.

In 2005, he was awarded a humanitarian award from the Be-er Hagolah Institutes in Brooklyn, NY - an organization devoted to educating and supporting immigrant children.

In 2007, Dr. Kazmir founded the MK Foundation, which provides aid and scholarships to children of fallen law enforcement officers and minority children.

In 2009, Dr. Kazmir led a U.S. delegation to Pakistan and Jordan to promote early education and multinational partnership. The governments of Pakistan, Jordan, and Egypt all expressed their enthusiasm for his efforts.

In May 2011, Dr. Kazmir was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition and appreciation of outstanding qualities, both personally and professionally, which honor America while preserving the richness of their ethnic and cultural heritage.

In 2014, Dr. Kazmir was presented with the "Never Forgotten" Award by the Associate Special Agency in Charge of NY Division for the DEA's Survivors Benefit Fund, which was formed to assist the families left behind by our fallen hero's.

In October 2016, Dr. Kazmir received the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award at the State Troopers Coalition Awards Ceremony.

In 2019, Dr. Kazmir was the recipient of the 2019 Career Unification Contribution Award for promotion of peace and unification on the Korean Peninsula in the 19th National Assembly of Korea.

Writing
Dr. Kazmir has written on topics pertaining to U.S. politics, healthcare, Israel, international relations, and the Jewish American Community. He was formerly a contributor for the Huffington Post, contributed frequently for International Policy Digest , co-authors The Public Talks with Brooke Bell on NEWSMAX , and publishes articles daily for Medium.com.

American Jewish Congress
As the Vice President of the American Jewish Congress (AJC), Dr. Munr Kazmir has been a passionate advocate for Jewish interest in the United States and other places around the world. Along with the President of AJC, Jack Rosen, he aids in focusing the organization's efforts towards the protection and preservation of Israel and Jewish people around the globe.

In 2016, 2018, and 2019 Dr. Kazmir led a delegation along with President Jack Rosen for their 31st, 32nd, and 33rd Annual Mayor's conference in Israel. During this conference Mayors from all around the world joined the American Jewish Congress for a week of meetings with various high placed members of the Israeli government, including the Mayor of Jerusalem, the Prime Minister of Israel, the Mayor of Tel Aviv, and other leaders from around the country.

Additionally, he is a board member of the Board of Governors of the Republican Jewish Coalition, the Board of Trustees of the Rabbinical College of America, and the American Council of World Jewry, a former member of the Anti-Defamation League, Chabad house, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPC), along with the Board of Directors of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA).

In 1999, Keren Or, an organization in Jerusalem devoted to the care and rehabilitation of multi-handicapped blind children, recognized Dr. Kazmir for his continuous support for the jewish community and awarded him the Maimonides Award.

Quality Home Care Providers Inc.
In 1991, Dr. Kazmir founded Quality Home Care Providers Inc., a door-able medical equipment(DME) company based in the state of New Jersey. Quality Home Care Providers offers medical services and equipment to various clients.

Direct Meds Inc.
In 1998, Dr. Kazmir founded Direct Meds Inc., a fully-registered drug store specializing in prescription home delivery. This company has headquarters in Leonia, NJ, and currently has operating facilities in the states of New Jersey and Kentucky, offering a delivery system which is accepted in over 20 states.

American International School System
In 2006, Dr. Kazmir co-founded the American international School System (AISS) located in Lahore, Pakistan with John Allison. The AISS is a private coeducational school that follows an American-based curriculum, and has a mission "to bring American educational values and learning innovations to the children of Pakistan and other sub-continent countries."

After founding the institution, Dr. Kazmir set up the American International School System Foundation, which provides scholarships to underprivileged children throughout Europe and the Middle East.

Kazmir Group LLC. & Kazmir Capitol LLC.
In June, 2022, Dr. Kazmir co-founded Kazmir Group, LLC., a full-service real estate brokerage. Dr. Kazmir is the registered agent for this company, and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in 16 States.

In 2023, Dr. Kazmir co-founded Kazmir Capitol, LLC., a mortgage brokerage located in New Jersey. Dr. Kazmir is considered a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) and a qualified individual in the state of New Jersey.