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
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Paula Telfer
Chief Executive Officer
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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.
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Lisa Stebbins
Chief Program Officer
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Lisa Stebbins
Chief Program 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.
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Jason Lukman
Director, Finance
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Jason Lukman
Director, Finance
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.
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Tiffany Stevenson
Director, Social Investments
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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..
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Merrill Cooper
Director, Evaluation and Impact
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Merrill Cooper
Director, Evaluation and Impact
Biography coming soon.
2022 – 2023 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
Erika Chomiak
Director
Kirsty Sklar
Director
Deanna Shymkiw
Director