Our Board

With a long and deeply rooted career, Laurel brings a wealth of experience, steady leadership, and a genuine commitment to community well-being. A Calgary-based commercial real estate consultant and long-time advocate for accessible, compassionate mental-health support, she has served on the Silver Linings Foundation Board since 2014 and currently chairs the Board as it transitions to a governance-focused model. 

Laurel holds an MBA in Executive Management and previously served as Vice President of Leasing for Primaris Management Inc. Known for bringing clarity, collaboration, and grounded leadership to her work, she recently completed Martha Beck’s Wayfinder Life Coach Training and is in the process of developing a coaching practice focused on helping individuals connect with their “inner wow” and navigate meaningful personal growth.

Cendrine co-founded the Silver Linings Foundation after her family’s experience supporting a child with an eating disorder. Throughout that journey, she connected with many parents and health-care practitioners who saw the same gap she did: the need for a stronger, more coordinated continuum of care for eating disorders in Alberta. Silver Linings was born from that shared commitment to better support families.

For 12 years, Cendrine served as Chair of the Board, helping guide the organization’s growth and deepen its impact in the community. She now continues her involvement as Past Chair.

Cendrine brings extensive expertise in finance, management, and organizational governance, built through her work in financial services and the high-tech health-care sector. With more than

25 years of experience in not-for-profit operations and oversight—across both board and executive committee roles—she remains dedicated to improving access to mental health resources for individuals and families across Alberta.

Founding Member

Brad is a retired lawyer and consultant splitting his time between Calgary and Canmore.

An avid skier , cyclist  and enjoyer of the mountains, Brad also devotes considerable time serving his community and supporting various  charitable causes in addition to Sliver Lining, including, serving on the boards of Valour Canada and the Association for Mountain Parks Protection & Enjoyment (AMPPE), and previously as a member of the Calgary Economic Development board and of the boards of the A 100 and the Venture Capital Association of Alberta. 

Pat has worked in various areas of public accounting, including taxation, data analysis and auditing companies of all sizes, charities, and government organizations. Currently, Pat provides contract risk assurance, contract compliance, and internal audit advisory services to many clients throughout North America to assist their procurement and supply chain groups. 

Most of Pat’s personal time is spent with his wife and two small children, or at the rugby pitch.  Pat’s other interests include playing the cello, Olympic weightlifting, and working on cars.

Allison has extensive experience in the areas of brand strategy, marketing and communications. Over her 25 year career, she has worked for LoyaltyOne (Air Miles), Critical Mass, and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Mawer Investment Management, which she joined in 2013. In her role at Mawer, she is also responsible for all community giving programs and had the opportunity to work with Silverlinings in a fundraising capacity. This exposure fueled her interest in further supporting the important work of the foundation by joining the board. Allison has also obtained experience in the not-for-profit sector, having served on the boards of the Churchill Park Family Care Society and the Famous Five Foundation. She holds a BA in Communications and an MBA from the University of Calgary.

In her spare time, Allison enjoys traveling with her husband and two teenage daughters, running, biking between Calgary’s craft breweries and playing with her dog, Munchie.  

Mike Grogan is the President & CEO of IntegralOrg, a nonprofit that provides governance, management and strategic supports to charities and nonprofits across Alberta. Mike has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years and is recognized for his ability to create effective and adaptive solutions to organizational and community issues. His skills and experience stem from a diverse background that encompasses building organizations from the ground up, to leading backcountry wilderness adventures, to developing leading-edge nonprofit collaborative, public policy, and capacity building initiatives.

Dr. Supriya currently works as a Family Physician as part of a multidisciplinary team in her practice supporting patients with mental health issues. She has a special interest in adolescent mental health and finds the impact of treating young people personally very rewarding. Prior to completing her residency in Family Medicine in Ottawa she came to Canada specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in India. She is a clinical lecturer in the department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary.

When not working to improve the wellbeing of her patients Supriya enjoys mentoring her colleagues. She loves to travel extensively with her husband and 2 sons.

Adele is a Registered Psychologist, Imago Relationship Therapist and Certified Mediator. She has worked as an Occupational Therapist and Psychologist in both the private and public sectors in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia. In 1998 she trained and worked in the Inpatient Eating Disorders Program at Toronto General Hospital and outpatient at Oakville Hospital.  Relocating back to her home province of Alberta in 2002, Adele now provides individual and group treatment within her private practice. 

Adele lives with her firefighting husband, is a scrabble fan, and lives for travelling the world.

Roxanne reigns from Edmonton, Alberta, where she completed her undergraduate degree in biological sciences with a minor in business. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Alberta and finally completed her Pediatrics training at the Alberta Children’s hospital.

With Roxanne’s involvement in the competitive dance and cheer world from childhood to her early 20s, she had been in environments where eating disorders were quite prevalent. Her interest was further sparked when she discovered the work of adolescent medicine during her residency. She was quick to notice how unique eating disorders are and the challenges in the system for medical services and resources available. Roxanne had always had a knack for identifying areas of improvement and is inspired to innovate.

Dr. Pinson currently runs a general pediatric practice at Infinity Pediatrics, is a Clinical lecturer with the University of Calgary, and is one of the paediatricians is part of the eating disorder inpatient service at the Alberta Childrens hospital. Additionally she is one of the few paediatricians in Calgary who treat and see patients with eating disorders in her community clinic.

Outside of medicine Roxanne enjoys travelling, staying active with her husband, along with hanging out with her close friends and family.

MD, MSc (Family Medicine Resident)

Carlie is the newest board member of the Calgary Silver Linings Foundation, bringing a combination of lived experience, clinical training, and a research background to the organization. A first-year Family Medicine resident, Carlie’s 17 years of recovery from anorexia nervosa has profoundly shaped her commitment to improving early detection of eating disorders. Having required out-of-country treatment due to limited resources in Alberta at the time, she carries a deep understanding of the challenges families face in accessing timely, specialized care.

She completed an MSc in Community Health Sciences, publishing research that highlighted missed opportunities to identify eating disorders in the emergency department. Her commitment to patient-centered care led her to Family Medicine, which offers both continuity and a unique opportunity to identify eating disorders and other mental illnesses at an early stage, given that primary care is often the first point of contact for patients.

Carlie first connected with the Silver Linings Foundation in 2016 as a volunteer, helping coordinate Eating Disorders Awareness Week for several years. She brings to the board a blend of professional insight and personal understanding, along with a strong commitment to advancing Silver Linings’ mission of expanding access to compassionate, high-quality eating disorder care.

Outside of medicine, Carlie is a busy mom to her two-year-old son and is eagerly preparing to welcome another baby boy early next year. She enjoys spending time with loved ones, staying active, travelling, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.