Our Team
Get to know the Libin Cardiovascular Institute's Operations Team
Meet the Libin Operations Team
Director of Program Development and Implementation
Dr. Melanie King, PhD
melanie.king1@ucalgary.ca
The director of program development & implementation leads the Precision Medicine Initiative and facilitates the integration, governance and analysis of data for cardiovascular research.
Director of Research and Integration
Dr. Lauren Drogos, PhD
lldrogos@ucalgary.ca
The director of research and integration oversees the research programs, core facilities and initiatives of the institute, including the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Initiative and P2 Initiative.
Senior Manager Clinical Innovation and Women's Cardiovascular Clinic
Christina Faulkner
cfaulkne@ucalgary.ca
The manager of clinical innovation, technology, transformation and education connects clinicians and researchers to bolster the academic medicine mandate of the Institute and enhance transdisciplinary collaboration.
Senior Manager Business and Operations
Janelle Hastings
janelle.hastings@ucalgary.ca
The senior manager of business and operations manages the financial and administrative operations of the Institute.
Senior Communications Officer
Dawn Smith
dawn.smith@ucalgary.ca
The senior communications officer oversees all external and internal communications for the Institute and coordinates media coverage with the Cumming School of Medicine.
Event Specialist
Megan Smith
megan.smith3@ucalgary.ca
The event specialist coordinates external and internal events for the Institute.
Digital Engagement Specialist
Stacey Brown
stacey.brown@ucalgary.ca
The digital engagement specialist oversees the Institute's social media strategy, marketing and website.
Clinical Engagement Specialist
Samantha Morahan
samantha.morahan@ucalgary.ca
The clinical engagement specialist leads the planning and execution of the clinical innovation initiatives and guides clinical members in fostering collaborations.
Operations Coordinator - Education
Alina Kotylova
alina.kotylova@ucalgary.ca
The operations coordinator role supports the education and administrative functions of the institute, as well as the Women's Cardiovascular Health (WCHI) Initiative.
Operations Coordinator - Research
Judy Siu
dsiu@ucalgary.ca
The operations coordinator role supports the research and administrative functions of the institute, as well as the Person-to Population (P2) Initiative.
Community Engagement Specialist
Amanda Wagner
amanda.wagner@ucalgary.ca
The community engagement specialist coordinates the Institute’s community engagement efforts.