About Us

As a Senior Manager in Corporate Planning, Chandy Mung leads Downstream planning at Cenovus Energy where he is responsible for the completion of the company’s refining, trading, and marketing long range business plan and annual budget.

Chandy has over 15 years of oil & gas experience, holding key roles in accounting, FP&A, assurance, and corporate planning. During this time, he has been involved in several of the industry’s largest transactions, and most recently, the merger of Cenovus Energy and Husky Energy.

Born in Cambodia, Chandy and his family immigrated to Calgary, Canada when he was five years old. He graduated from the University of Calgary and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Chandy obtained his Certified General Accountant designation while starting his career at Bell Canada when the telecommunication industry was being deregulated.

Since 2019, Alec has been the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Alberta Innovates, the Government of Alberta’s research and innovation agency. He is a member of the executive team and oversees the legal function across the organization, including Legal, Contracts, Office of the Corporate Secretary, Library, Records and FOIP, and Research Ethics.

He has more than 26 years of legal, governance, and business experience, both as in-house counsel and in private practice. Alec also has extensive experience in corporate, commercial governance, M&A, securities, corporate finance, oil & gas, employment law, litigation, and compliance. Prior to moving into in-house roles, Alec was a corporate and securities partner at Gowlings LLP.

Alec received his B.A. from the University of Calgary in 1990 and his law degree from the University of Alberta in 1994. He was called to the Bar of the Law Society of Alberta in 1995. He is a member of several non-profit boards, including CanLearn, the Calgary Horticultural Society, and Vivo For Healthier Generations.

Working within Digital Transformation centres, Anipa has over 12 years of experience in developing and executing enterprise-wide digital programs, enhancement of digital capabilities, and strategic visioning for companies in various sectors- banking, oil and gas and Canadian provincial governments.

She is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace and has worked with various local organizations to provide coaching, sponsorships and other services that help to dismantle barriers and empower women. In 2016, she was awarded the Nancy McKinstry Award for Leadership in Diversity for her services within the community in advancing gender diversity and promoting opportunities for women within the workplace. Anipa has also been appointed to a City of Calgary board- Licence and Community Standards Appeal where she is part of a council that acts as an independent, impartial quasi-judicial board to hear and decide on citizen appeals for City of Calgary bylaws

Anipa’s has received an MBA from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver and a Bachelor of Sciences from University of Calgary.

As a Manager of Audit Projects with the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta (OAG), Ada is responsible for planning and overseeing the execution of audit projects to report on how well the government is managing its responsibilities and the province’s resources. Her portfolio includes government agencies, commissions, and post-secondary institutions.

Prior to joining the OAG, Ada worked across sectors and industries. While at Shell Canada, Ada had the opportunity of working in a variety of regional supply chain and finance and accounting roles. She also worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Canada and Nigeria.

Ada is a CPA, CA, and has an MBA specializing in International Business Management and a master of science in Finance. Ada volunteers with her church, and as a mentor of Internationally Trained Professionals with JVS Toronto, CPA Canada, and Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council. Ada is a Brilliance Coach and has written and published four books.

Lori is a senior communications and engagement leader with nearly 20 years of experience as a trusted strategic advisor to Provincial Ministers, executive leaders, and board members. She has held positions stewarding reputation and advancing strategic decision-making in roles with Invest Alberta, Calgary Airport Authority, Calgary Police Commission, the Government of Alberta, and the B.C. government.

Lori brings experience in community engagement, partnering with government officials and media, managing issues, and developing policy. She is a continuous learner with a graduate certificate in change management from Royal Roads University, a degree in political science from University of Alberta, and training in public relations, board governance, and public engagement methods.

With a passion for social justice and inclusion, Lori volunteers with Immigrant Services Calgary and Pacific Assistance Dog Society (PADS).

David is the Chief Financial Officer for Pomeroy Lodging, one of Western Canada's leading hospitality companies with 20+ hotels and resorts as well as several Nordic Spas. In his role as Chief Financial Officer, David oversees the day-to-day financials of the organization, information technology, and strategic and business planning to assist in the optimization of the existing business and the growth of new business and acquisitions. 

David has experience in various executive financial roles over the past decade. The past two roles have been company turnarounds/transformation projects, the most recent for a private equity group. Experience in business optimization, exhibited across varying industries, has allowed exposure to various commercial and business models. Experience across all aspects of finance, including payroll accounts payable and receivable, consolidation, audit, and internal and external reporting, both financial and operational. Extensive experience leading teams to desired outcomes and developing company strategy.

David has been committed to giving back to his profession and community through various volunteer activities, including Chapter President and Board Chair for Financial Executives International and a prior finance committee member for Howard Trust Edmonton.   Having immigrated from Australia to Canada in 2012 David is passionate about assisting new immigrants to Canada through informal and formal mentoring. 

In 2022, Alexandra joined the Alberta Securities Commission, an industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province’s securities laws, as Legal Counsel in the Office of General Counsel.  Alexandra provides legal advice to management and staff on a wide range of issues with a focus on corporate, securities, procurement administrative, and privacy law. 

Before joining the Alberta Securities Commission, Alexandra maintained a general commercial litigation practice with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and and Bennett Jones LLP.  Alexandra received her law degree from the University of Ottawa and her Bachelor of Arts from the University.  She was called to the Bar by the Law Society of Alberta in 2019. 

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Alexandra worked in Calgary’s energy industry and with the Government of Alberta.  She volunteered with not-for-profit organizations, including Young Women in Energy and the United Way, and is committed to fostering connections within the community. 

Maiko, a Calgary native, is passionate about people and culture. Maiko's experience has led her to work with numerous service-oriented organizations in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, with a focus on creating inclusive and caring work environments and having a positive impact on both the business and the community.

Before joining Immigrant Services Calgary as the Director of People and Culture, she spent 18 years at WestJet, contributing to the development of one of the most admired corporate cultures in Canada. During her time at WestJet, she played a significant role in launching the company's first regional carrier, WestJet Encore.

Maiko holds a master’s degree in business administration and management from McGill University.

Vibha is a passionate social work researcher. Her program of research centers on newcomer research with a specific interest in newcomer settlement and integration, diversity and intersectionality, welcoming communities, social development, and linguistic challenges of non-native speakers. Her most recent work examined the settlement and integration needs of skilled immigrants in Calgary.

Before joining Immigrant Services Calgary as the Director of Research and Policy Development, Vibha worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Calgary. She focused her efforts on developing programming for social work field education in the newcomer service sector and received the 2021 Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship Award. She continues to teach in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary.

Vibha holds a PhD and a master's degree in social work, and a master's degree in German. She is a Registered Social Worker and a member of the Alberta College of Social Workers.