Committees
The Centre on Aging is supported by two advisory committees that help guide its operations.
Scientific Advisory Committee
This committee brings together leaders from across UCalgary faculties to ensure the Centre’s research and educational activities align with aging-related initiatives at the University. It also advances the Centre’s mission by promoting engagement among faculty and trainees.
Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc
Scientific Director, Centre on Aging
Dr. Chantelle Zimmer
Senior Manager, Centre on Aging
Faculty Representatives
Dr. Kirsten Feist
Scientific Director, O’Brien Institute for Public Health
Dr. Todd Anderson
Dean, Cumming School of Medicine
Dr. Janna Klostermann
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts
Dr. Meghan McDonough
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology
Dr. Jasmine Hwang
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing
Dr. Kristin Baetz
Dean, Faculty of Science
Dr. Ellen Perrault
Dean, Faculty of Social Work
Dr. Anders Nygren
Dean, Schulich School of Engineering
Community Advisory Committee
This committee brings together local community members with diverse personal and professional perspectives on aging. It helps ensure the Centre’s work reflects the needs and priorities of older adults and those who support them.
Co-chairs
Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc
Scientific Director, Centre on Aging
Dr. Chantelle Zimmer
Senior Manager, Centre on Aging
Community Representatives
Diane Hoy
Older adult
Katherine van Kooy
Older adult
Jennifer Auld-Roach
Caregiver
Christopher Waldmann
Caregiver
Patty Wickson
Founding donor representative
Sue Blanchard
Not-for-profit representative
Ralph Hubele
Not-for-profit representative
Gennie Liu
Not-for-profit representative
Monique Martin-Parent
Health and social service representative
Corinne Yenny
Health and social service representative
Linda Flanagan
Philanthropic representative