Staff

Kari completed her Master of Social Work in 2018. Her  20+ year career
has involved work in acute, residential and primary health care settings,
along with extensive experience with community based non-profits.

Suma completed her Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences with a minor in Gerontology
at Simon Fraser University in 2017, and her Master of Health Leadership and Policy in
Seniors Care at the University of British Columbia in 2019. She has 4 years of
experience working with older adults in clinical research and in long-term care.

Emily completed her BA in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 2016, and her MA
in Gerontology at Simon Fraser University in 2020. She has been working with older
adults in various recreational and health settings for over 5 years, and has research
experience in health and housing, family caregiving, and diversity in aging.

Jennifer completed her MA in 2016 at SFU on the wellbeing benefits of nature in cities.
She graduated in Gerontology in 2020, with a focus on mobility and social participation.
She has worked with older people in research, advocacy, and community settings for
more than 5 years.