Dr. Munr Kazmir was born in Pakistan in 1957. He graduated from the University of Punjab where he received his M.B.B.S./M.D. He then went on to complete a one-year internship at the Mayo Hospital in Lahore, as well as a two-year residency at the Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. In 1984, Dr. Kazmir arrived in the United States where he successfully completed his Internal Medicine internship at the White Plains Hospital/Montefiore Medical Center in 1986. He went on to complete additional medical studies in 1988 at Methodist Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During his externship in Houston, Dr. Kazmir was recognized for being the lead fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Fund at the Methodist Hospital of Houston. In 1989 after completing his externship at SUNY Downstate, Dr. Kazmir’s first American entrepreneurial and philanthropic initiatives lead him to develop a health care employment agency, which provided medical staffing to hospitals in the metropolitan area and provided free medical services to needy residents within the area. He continues his quest to ensure that indigents, homeless, HIV patients, and neglected children receive the appropriate medical care they deserve.
Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Kazmir and John Allison co-founded the American International School System (AISS)-the most modern state-of-the-art school in the history of Pakistan. AISS brings top-quality American based education to the underprivileged children in neglected regions. Over the years he has served on a number of different boards including: the Board of Governors of the Republican Jewish Coalition, American Jewish Congress, Chabad House, etc... He was also a former member of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPC), the Republican Leadership Council, GOPAC, Republican Regents, Board of Trustees of Liberty Health Systems and former Chairman of Liberty Health Systems Foundation, former Trustee of the Hackensack University Hospital Foundation, former Chairman of the Board of the Middle East Media Research Institution (MEMRI), and former Chairman of NATPAC (Metropolitan Area). Today, Dr. Kazmir maintains cooperative, bipartisan relationships with many members of the United States Congress, Senate, and the Nation’s Governors and is very active in promoting the concept of democratic government in third world countries and the Middle East. He remains committed to fostering and supporting women’s rights, as well as human rights causes throughout the world.
Accomplishments & Awards:
January 2026:
Appointed by the 56th Governor of New Jersey to the New Jersey–Israel Commission, where he serves as a board member strengthening ties between New Jersey and Israel through business, trade, technology, education, cultural exchange, and government collaboration to drive economic growth, innovation, and job creation in New Jersey.
December 2025:
Appointed by the 56th Governor of New Jersey to serve on NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors, Dr. Kazmir serves on the Administration and Safety Committees. The Administration Committee meets monthly to review operational and financial matters, while the Safety Committee meets quarterly to evaluate customer and employee safety programs and advance NJ TRANSIT’s safety culture.
November 2025
Dr. Kazmir helped lead a delegation of 25 mayors from 13 countries to Israel at the 34th International Mayors Conference, organized by the American Jewish Congress. He facilitated meetings with Israeli officials and civic leaders, strengthening ties between global municipal leaders and Israel while promoting cooperation, advocacy, and cross-cultural partnership
November 2025:
Concluded writing contributions on Medium.com.
June, 2024 :
Appointed as a Board Member of the Drumthwacket Foundation (4 year term). The Drumthwacket Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit, non‑partisan organization dedicated to preserving, restoring, and promoting Drumthwacket, the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey in Princeton.
August, 2023:
Appointed by the 56th Governor of New Jersey as Commissioner of the New Jersey State Lottery.
April, 2023 Launched Kazmir Capital, a Mortgage Brokerage in New Jersey
January 2023:
Member US Coast Guard Auxiliary. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. It was established in 1939 (originally as the Coast Guard Reserve) and supports the Coast Guard in non-combat missions, primarily focusing on safety, education, and public service.
September 2022:
Appointed as a Board Member to John Cabot University. John Cabot University is a private American university in Rome, Italy, founded in 1972 and offering undergraduate, graduate, and study‑abroad programs taught in English to students from around the world.
June 2022:
Present: Co-founded Kazmir Group, LLC, a full-service real estate brokerage. Dr. Kazmir is currently licensed as a Real Estate Broker in 17 States.
January 2022:
Received Recognition – Special Olympics, Winner Circle, Gold Level year 2022
January 2021:
Selected to Serve as part of the Dean’s Council of Advisors for the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
June 2021:
Present: Dr. Kazmir was elected to serve in the official position of Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee and Chair of the Evaluation Committee of the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority.
December 2020 – November 2022:
White House Appointment by the President of the United States, Member of the Board for the National Council on Disability.
September 2020 – May 2021:
Dr. Kazmir’s White House appointment was confirmed joining as a representative to the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB).
July 2020:
Dr. Kazmir was nominated as a Delegate-At-Large for the 2020 RNC.
June 25, 2019:
Appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the Bektashi Community by Baba Mondi, leader of the Bektashi Community at the Headquarters in Albania.
June 2019:
Dr. Kazmir was the recipient of the 2019 Career Unification Contribution Award for the promotion of peace and unification on the Korean peninsula in the 19th National Assembly of Korea.
June 7, 2019:
Dr. Kazmir was appointed the United States local honorary President of the Korean Information Association.
June 7, 2019:
Dr. Kazmir received an honorary doctorate degree in political science from The Dankook University in Seoul, South Korea.
February 24–28, 2019:
As Vice Chairman of the American Jewish Congress, Dr. Kazmir led a delegation with Chairman Jack Rosen and Board Members for their 33rd Annual Mayor’s Conference in Israel.
November 2018:
Daily contributing writer with co-author Brooke Bell for Medium.com covering politics, identity theft, and immigration.
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June 30, 2018:
Received Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional support and partnership toward the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association’s 19th Annual Career Fair and Law Enforcement Social.
June 2018:
Daily contributing writer for Medium.com covering domestic and international topics.
medium.com/@munrkazmir
June 2018:
Frequent contributing writer with co-author Brooke Bell for International Policy Digest.
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February 11–15, 2018:
As Vice Chairman of the American Jewish Congress, Dr. Kazmir led a delegation for the 32nd Annual Mayor’s Conference in Israel.
January 2017 – March 2018:
Daily contributing writer for Huffington Post.
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June 19, 2017:
Dr. Kazmir was reappointed to serve on the New Jersey HealthCare Facilities Financing Authority as Vice Chairman.
January 6, 2017:
Dr. Kazmir was appointed to the Board of Trustees of New York Medical College, part of the Touro College and University System.
November 14–18, 2016:
As Vice Chairman of the American Jewish Congress, Dr. Kazmir led a delegation for the 31st Annual Mayor’s Conference in Israel.
October 7, 2016:
Recognized by the New Jersey State Troopers Coalition and awarded Distinguished Citizen of the Year.
September 15, 2016:
Recognized by Broadway House for Continuing Care for his continued support and donation of a Yamaha Baby Grand Player Piano.
June 2016:
Appointed Vice Chairman of the American Jewish Congress Board.
June 2016:
Appointed Vice Chairman of the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Finance Authority Board.
May 24, 2016:
Honored by Chabad of Greater Somerset, Hunterdon, and Union Counties; received Senate Resolution and Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
December 1, 2015:
Appointed to the Board of the American Council for World Jewry.
October 26, 2015:
Opened Direct Meds of Camden at Cooper Medical Center, Camden, NJ.
May 4, 2015:
Opened Direct Meds of Kentucky in Mt. Sterling.
November 18, 2014:
Presented with the “Never Forgotten” Award by the DEA Survivor’s Benefit Fund.
October 17, 2014:
Presented with the Denise Shea Memorial Award by the DEA.
April 2013 – March 2015:
Board member of The Drumthwacket Foundation; served on the Development Committee.
June 2013 – January 2016:
Appointed to the Cooper Medical School Board of Directors by Rowan University’s Board of Trustees.
August 2012:
Elected unanimously to the Governing Board and Executive Committee of the American Jewish Congress.
May 17, 2012:
Received award for support of the Asian Pacific Community in New Jersey from the FBI.
December 6, 2011:
Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the FBI Newark Division.
2011–2022:
Served as Treasurer and Vice Chair of the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority’s Finance Committee.
August 18, 2011:
Presented the Campeones Award for support of the Hispanic Leadership Program.
June 27, 2011:
Appointed to the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority by Governor Chris Christie.
May 7, 2011:
Awarded the Distinguished Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
May 2, 2011:
Recognized by ATF for commitment to the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
2010:
Board member of NORPAC.
2010:
Board of Governors member, Republican Jewish Coalition.
November 2009 – January 2010:
Member of the New Jersey Governor’s Transition Team for Labor and Workforce Development.
2009:
Led U.S. delegation to Pakistan and Jordan promoting early education partnerships.
July 25, 2008:
Elected Alternate Delegate-at-Large to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.
November 15, 2007:
Presented the Benefactor Award by George Washington University.
2007–Present:
Member of the DEA Survivor’s Benefit Corporate Committee, NY Region.
2006–2007:
Appointed to the White House Fellowship Selection Committee, NY Regional Panel.
2006:
Founded the American International School System Foundation (501(c)(3)).
November 2006:
Received the Legacy Award from Hackensack University Hospital.
Summer 2006–2013:
Board member and executive committee member, National Federal Drug Enforcement Foundation.
May 4, 2006:
Received honorary award from Liberty Health System.
2006:
Received Certificate of Appreciation from the DEA, NY Field Division.
January 2006:
President George W. Bush quoted Dr. Kazmir during a recognition event.
2005:
Appointed to the National Advisory Committee for AHRQ; elected to the Board of JINSA; received Humanitarian Award from Be’er Hagolah Institutes.
July 6, 2004:
Elected Alternate Delegate-at-Large to the Republican National Convention in New York.
November 17, 2003:
Acknowledged by Liberty Health System for leadership in the Jersey City Medical Center campaign.
2003:
Appointed to the United States Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee.
September 2002:
Received the Maimonides Award from Keren Or, Jerusalem.
December 2001 – June 2014:
Commissioner and Vice Chairman of the New Jersey Lottery Commission.
August 5, 2001:
Received special award from Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Secaucus, NJ.
August 2001:
Appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Rabbinical College of America.
May 6, 2001:
Received Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Rabbinical College of America.
May 3, 2001:
Honored in the Congressional Record by Congressman Steve Rothman.
January 1, 2001:
Received Distinguished Community Service Award from ALEH.
December 2000:
Appointed to the Bush–Cheney Justice Department Transition Team.
June 20, 2000:
Received Certificate of Election as Alternate Delegate-at-Large to the Republican National Convention.
June 19, 2000:
Received the Bonei Yerushalayim Award.
2000:
Recognized by Governor Christine Todd Whitman for philanthropic efforts.
May 13, 2000:
Received Englewood Board of Directors Award.
1999:
Recognized by the Republican Jewish Coalition.
1998–Present:
Founded Direct Meds, Inc.
June 9, 1998:
Received award from Chabad of Greater Somerset County.
1997:
Received Gold Medal Award from Chabad House of Somerset.
1997:
Received the Theodor Herzl Award from the Prime Minister of Israel and Mayor of Jerusalem.
1995:
Received First Humanitarian Award from the State of New Jersey.
1993:
Co-founder of the New Synagogue of Fort Lee; served as one of two Shomrim.
1991–Present:
Founded Quality Home Care Providers.
1990:
Completed PGY-3, Department of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, New York.