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.

Co-chairs


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. Catherine Laing

Dean, Faculty of Nursing

Dr. Kristin Baetz

Dean, Faculty of Science

Dr. David Nicholas

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


TBD

Older adult

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Older adult

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Caregiver

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Caregiver

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Founding donor representative

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Not-for-profit representative

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Not-for-profit representative

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For-profit representative

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For-profit representative

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Health and social service representative

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Health and social service representative

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Philanthropic representative