CALL Café

COMING IN JANUARY

Reimagining Aging:

How the University of Calgary Is Building an Age-Friendly Future

Open to members, guests and public

Discover how the University of Calgary is advancing the health and well-being of older adults through its Centre on Aging and its commitment to being an Age-Friendly University. This presentation will provide an overview of the Centre’s role in strengthening aging-related research, education, and community partnerships. It will also highlight the University’s age-friendly initiatives and share ways that lifelong learners can connect and engage with both the Centre and the University.

Presenters:

Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc is the Scientific Director of the Centre on Aging, where she provides scholarly direction and leadership to further the Centre’s mission of improving the health and well-being of older adults. As an academic geriatrician, Professor, and Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services (AHS) Calgary Zone, she brings extensive expertise in medical leadership, geriatric medicine, and knowledge translation research to shape the Centre’s research and educational initiatives. She also holds the Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric Medicine.

Jayna has held several leadership roles, including Head of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Calgary and AHS Calgary Zone (2016-2020), Medical Director of the AHS Calgary Zone Specialized Geriatric Services (2016-2020), and Scientific Director of the AHS Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network (2012-2015). She was also a leader within the Canadian Frailty NCE Network. These experiences have positioned her to strengthen the Centre as a hub for advancing aging-related research, education, and policy.

Dr. Chantelle Zimmer is the Senior Manager of the Centre on Aging, where she combines her scholarly expertise with strong business leadership. She holds a PhD from the University of Alberta and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Calgary. In addition, Chantelle is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and holds a Certified in Management (C.I.M.) designation from the Canadian Institute of Management.

With 15 years of experience in research, teaching, and consulting in the public sector, Chantelle plays a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the Centre. She oversees its operations and resources, fosters collaboration, and catalyzes innovative academic initiatives focused on aging. Driven by a commitment to creating positive change, Chantelle is dedicated to building supportive and inclusive environments that improve the health and well-being of the aging population.