Since joining Centre for Newcomers, Anila has grown the agency by $12M, adding nationally recognized programming such as LGBTQ+ refugee supports and indigenous education for newcomers. She co-chaired the Calgary COVID Care Table, where she led the civil society response to assist over 50,000 vulnerable Calgarians.

Anila is the Chair of Ag Media at the Calgary Stampede, volunteer with Calgary Foundation, member of International Women’s Forum, Rotary and enjoys training in martial arts at Pamana Kali.