Our Team

Get to know the Libin Cardiovascular Institute's Operations Team

Operations Director

Dr. Lisa Petermann, PhD
lisa.petermann@ucalgary.ca

The operations director oversees operations and program development, working closely with the leadership team and Strategic Advisory board.

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.

Manager of Clinical Innovation, Technology, Transformation and Education

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.

Operations Manager

Janelle Hastings
janelle.hastings@ucalgary.ca

The operations manager 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.