MEET THE TEAM
LARA NIXON
Co-Lead
Dr. Lara Nixon is a family physician and an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. Her research interests include access to care for people who experience structural vulnerabilities; humanism and relationship-centred care; and narrative medicine.
MARTINA KELLY
Co-Lead
Dr. Martina Kelly is a Family Physician, PhD, and Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, with research interests in creative methods in medical education and the role of physical touch in patient connection.
"The Exchange" Community Advisory Group
"The Exchange" is a group of older adults who meet monthly to create strategies to optimize the programming included in the HR HOPEH project. They have been involved in several knowledge translation projects, and for ensuring that the HR HOPEH project aligns with resident experiences and priorities.
Rita Henderson, PhD
Models of Care Scientist
Dept. of Family Medicine
University of Calgary
Kerry McBrien, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
Depts. of Family Medicine and Community Health Sciences
University of Calgary
Fadzai (Blessing) Punungwe, DrPH
Research Associate
Department of Family Medicine
University of Calgary
Megan Sampson, MA
Research Associate
Dept. of Family Medicine
University of Calgary
Kearah Darr, CTRA
Recreation Therapist
Emily Blair, RN
Health Equity Nurse
Don Baker
Peer Support Worker