At Carya, we are privileged to attract the highest caliber of leaders who believe in the values of our organization and the work that we do.
Our diverse leadership team brings expertise from a wide range of backgrounds, including finance, law enforcement, business, education, human resources, and public relations. With their collective efforts, we can wrap a continuum of support to Calgarians when and where they need it most.
Executive Leadership Team
Paula Telfer
Chief Executive Officer
Paula Telfer
Chief Executive Officer
Paula Telfer joined Carya as the CEO in 2021, bringing with her a wealth of expertise and passion for meeting the needs of the community. As an award-winning social impact professional and seasoned executive leader, Paula blends passion and professionalism to lead Team Carya in meeting the evolving needs of thousands of community members each year.
Lisa Stebbins
Chief Impact and Strategy Officer
Lisa Stebbins
Chief Impact and Strategy Officer
Lisa Stebbins joined Carya in 2000 and has held various roles including Human Resources Manager and Director of Homecare Operations. Holding a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University, Lisa is passionate about non-profit leadership, policy development, and ensuring that the social impact sector can adapt to meet the emerging needs of the community.
Jason Lukman
Chief Finance and Risk Officer
Jason Lukman
Chief Finance and Risk Officer
Jason Lukman joined Carya in 2021, bringing nearly two decades of progressive experience as a financial practitioner. As a change leader and innovation advocate, Jason is responsible for stewarding the organization’s financial resources and strategic objectives. Jason is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), has an MBA in Innovation Leadership, and is a recipient of CPA Alberta’s Distinguished Service Award.
Tiffany Stevenson
Director, Social Investments
Tiffany Stevenson
Director, Social Investments
Tiffany Stevenson joined Carya in 2022, bringing her expertise as a seasoned stakeholder relations strategist. Passionate about fostering meaningful community investment opportunities, Tiffany is committed to creating tangible impact in the city of Calgary. With a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, she exemplifies dedication to professional and ethical fundraising and philanthropic leadership..
Board of Directors
Directors may be appointed for up to two consecutive three-year terms.
Bruce Edgelow
Chair
Jennifer Santry
Past-Chair
Nina Vaughan
Vice-Chair
Lynda Paananen
Treasurer
Shannon Hughes
Director
J.P. Gerritsen
Director
Avril Martin
Director
Kirsty Sklar
Director
Deanna Shymkiw
Director