Our Team

Lois is a seasoned management consultant with 50 years of diverse business experience in retail, banking, real estate, IT, and energy sectors. She has held various roles in technology management, communications, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and organizational change management. Lois loves reading about history and culture, travelling, and urban gardening. She volunteers with ASC to honour her mother's 18-year journey with Alzheimer's.

Tom’s background includes advising on commercial transaction, regulatory, corporate finance and governance, ethics & compliance, mergers and acquisitions, international, incident management, and negotiations with governmental agencies over his 25 year legal career. Tom chose to serve on the board because of his belief in the critical service the Alzheimer Society of Calgary provides and that his skillset can be helpful to the Society.

Paul Puscasu is a Controller in the Midstream Division at AltaGas, where he leads a group of accounting professionals and supports the finance function. With over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Paul is a business partner for the leadership team and plays a crucial role in developing the strategy by balancing core financial responsibilities with strong leadership abilities.

Outside of the office, Paul serves as the President of PASC and takes pleasure in playing soccer and coaching his daughter's team.

Erika is a geriatrician (a physician who works with older adults with medical and psycho-social complexity), a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and a mother of a very energetic daughter. In addition to patient care she works hard to educate future physicians about principles of care of older adults.  She has a variety of roles in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and Virtual Health.

Lois Gardiner has 30+ years of experience as a finance and risk management executive. Lois has worked in energy and transportation and works at Aon as an insurance broker and executive leader. Lois' expertise lies in all areas of risk management and insurance, as well as business continuity and process improvement. Lois is a CPA, a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Professionals, and a licensed insurance broker. In her spare time, Lois is a visual artist who loves to travel, ski and hike.

Adam is an Associate at Bluesky Equities, a Calgary-based investment management company, where he is involved in investment research, asset allocation and portfolio management. He also helps oversee the Hunter Family Foundation’s investment portfolio. Prior to joining Bluesky, Adam worked at Citi Private Bank in Vancouver. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University and is a CFA charterholder.

Gbemisola (Bemi) Lawal is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary, where she prepares future nurses to deliver compassionate, evidence-informed care. Her scholarship focuses on healthy aging, cognitive health and dementia, health equity, and social connectedness, including the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in health professions education and care.

She is recognized for advancing inclusive, culturally responsive approaches to teaching, research, and community engagement, with a particular commitment to Black and other underrepresented communities and to addressing barriers to equitable care. As co-founder and leader of the Calgary Black Seniors Foundation, Bemi partners with community organizations to promote social inclusion and wellness for older adults, bringing experience in governance, strategic planning, and advocacy. Across her work, she remains dedicated to person-centred care and improving quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Shahiza holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and serves as a Professional Practice Lead with Assisted Living Alberta. She has experience in healthcare leadership, professional practice, and quality improvement, with a strong focus on advancing person-centered care and improving outcomes for patients and families. In her clinical work, Shahiza supports clients living with dementia, partnering with individuals, families, and care teams to promote quality of life, independence, and meaningful engagement.

Inspired by witnessing her grandmother’s journey with dementia, Shahiza is committed to supporting individuals living with the disease and those who care for them. She is honoured to serve on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer Calgary, contributing to its mission of enhancing quality of life for people living with dementia and their families. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and travelling.

Zak is a CPA, CFP® professional whose 15-year career spans accounting, financial planning, wealth management, advisor education and leadership. He works with advisory teams, individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions and strengthen how financial advice is designed and delivered. Zak chose to serve on the board because of his family’s personal experience with dementia and his belief in the important support the Alzheimer Society of Calgary provides to individuals and families.