National Advisory Committee

The National Advisory Committee assists the Institute by informing, consulting and advising on initiatives and programs which support CPI’s three pillars of research, teaching and practice which lead to the sustainability and impact of the Institution.

Membership

The Canadian Poverty Institute gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who serve on the National Advisory Committee.

o   Dr. John Rook CEO, Simon House Recovery Centre (Calgary)

o   Dr. Taiwo Aderemi, Professor of Economics, Kwantlen Polytechnical University (Surrey)

o   Alexandra Ages, Policy Specialist, Government of Alberta (Edmonton)

o   Brayden Boerchers, Ambrose University Alumnus (Calgary)

o   Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, Professor & Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), School of Humanitarian Studies, Royal Roads University (Victoria)

o   Selena DeMelo, Grants Manager, HRJ Consulting (Edmonton)

o   Warren Lewis, Owner, Indigenous Training Collective (Sudbury)

o   Danika Peters, Program Manager, Care Impact (Winnipeg)

o   Lisa Pinto, Independent Consultant and Former Director of the Ontario Local Poverty Reduction Fund (Toronto)

o   Braden Root-McCaig, Independent Consultant (Halifax)

o   Dr. Sharon Yanicki, University of Lethbridge, Social Health Equity Network of Lethbridge and Area (Lethbridge)

Affiliations

The Canadian Poverty Institute is a member of the following collaborative networks:

  • Vibrant Communities. A national learning community of members from diverse sectors who share a common interest in reducing poverty, community engagement and collaboration. It is made up of individuals who are united in a desire to see one million people move beyond poverty all across Canada.

  • The Calgary Alliance For the Common Good (CACG). CACG brings together faith, labour and civic organizations and communities to transform the city into a community which acts justly and respects all. CACG was formed in association with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) the oldest and largest network of broad-based organizations in North America. 

  • Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) - Vibrant Communities Calgary is the steward of Calgary’s Enough for All poverty strategy. The Canadian Poverty Institute is a member of the Enough for All Champions network.

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