Dr. Anwar Haq’s educational background includes an MSc and PhD in Molecular Biology, and an MBA. Dr. Haq has over 16 years of experience within higher education and healthcare settings that involved research; research facilitation; strategic and financial management; design, implementation, and evaluation of innovation policies; and a wide range of other corporate services.

Prior to joining the Network, Dr. Haq was the Executive Director, for the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR), Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta and the Executive Director for the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.

Dr. Haq is an active community volunteer for science outreach, community engagement-focused organizations, not-for-profit fund raising and social marketing. He was also an elected Senator at the University of Calgary Senate where he served on various committees.

Sally initially joined Covenant Health’s Project Management Office supporting initiatives such as Path to Home, Foyer Lacombe Operational Commissioning and Palliative Institute projects. Recently Sally moved to the Network as Lead, Elder Friendly Care in order to support the spread of elder friendly initiatives across Covenant Health’s acute and long-term care settings. Sally’s background is rooted in innovation, spending more than 16 years embedded in the clinical drug development process, managing global clinical trials focused on breast cancer and multiple sclerosis with a goal of advancing knowledge and treatment strategies.

Viki recently joined the Network (2018). She is involved in various Network initiatives, particularly those involving resources and supports for family caregivers of seniors.

She holds a Masters of Public Health, specializing in Health Policy & Management and has 20+ years extensive experience in health care administration. For the last 15 years she has worked in research and project management in Palliative Care.

Tracy joined the network early in 2019. She joins us with over 25 years of experience in administration. She has also been a family caregiver and is passionate about working in the field of seniors’ health and wellness.