BOARD CHAIR

Matt is the VP of HR at Force Inspection Services, an oilfield services company located in Nisku Alberta. He has over 15 years of experience in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals, industrial construction, airlines, and oil/gas manufacturing. He’s passionate about learning all aspects of HR, specifically in the talent development world. He’s a husband of over 14 years and a father of two kids. When not working, he follows his passions, which include coaching his kids basketball and soccer teams, playing the piano, learning to cook French food, and wasting time with fantasy football.

TREASURER

Tarick holds an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, which he applies to provide leadership within his role as Director of Analytics and Intelligence with Alberta Blue Cross and as a volunteer Director with ElderCare Edmonton. Tarick is passionate about data and plays an integral role in transforming Alberta Blue Cross in to an insights-driven, customer-focused provider. Having led the development and operationalization of an Analytics Resource Centre and an Enterprise Data Office within Alberta Blue Cross, Tarick understands the value and importance of data and information management - bolstered by appropriate governance.

Dr. Pamela Hawranik is a Professor Emeritus at Athabasca University. She is a nursing graduate of the University of Manitoba with her PhD from the Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine specializing in gerontology and health policy. She has practiced nursing for over 30 years. Her background includes community health nursing in rural Manitoba, clinical nurse specialist in long term care and the transition between acute care and community care, and as a nurse educator at the University of Manitoba and Athabasca University. In 2008 Pamela became the inaugural Dean for the newly created Faculty of Graduate Studies at Athabasca University. Later she accepted the role of Interim Associate Vice President Research and more recently the interim role of Dean for the Faculty of Health Disciplines. She has recently retired from nursing but continues to remain active in post-secondary education and community board. Her applied research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of health care services for older adults experiencing cognitive impairment and their informal caregivers.

DIRECTOR

As part of the generation that returns home after school, Karim became passionate about supporting the seniors in our community after experiencing the ups and downs of aging parents - one of which became a caregiver for the other. The importance of day programming to promote physical ability and prevent social isolation became evident for Karim, leading to him joining the Eldercare Edmonton Board. Karim brings with him experience working with the board of directors of a large healthcare organization and supporting seniors is the use of technology. Professionally, Karim works to attract investment into a nearby municipality. He tries to be an avid reader, window shopper (supporting local, of course) and foodie.