Who We Are

Hans has a B.Sc., M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics in 1957 from the State University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.  After a short period as a Mining Geologist in the Yukon and B.C., Hans joined the Geophysical Department of Mobil Oil Canada in Calgary in 1958, and retired 32 years later as Chief Geophysicist and Geophysical Manager.  Hans has volunteered with Self Help, first as a computer specialist and later on the Board of Directors. Hans has been supporting the Association for over 20 years.

Irene is a lawyer who has been practicing law in Calgary for over 20 years.  In addition to her Law Degree, she has a Bachelors Degree in Arts and Education, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration.  Irene has been active in various volunteer roles, both in the legal profession and in community activities.  Irene has been on the Board of Directors since 2004.

Kam is an Associate Professor of Project Management and Strategy in the MBA program at Athabasca University in Alberta and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary. Kam has been a board member with Calgary Association of Self Help since 1995.

Tony has a Masters of Business Administration, Diploma in Accountancy, Certification in Information System Auditors is a Certified General Accountant member.  He is the President and Owner of his own Accounting firm.  Tony has serviced as a Director of our Board since January 2009 and is on the Audit Committee.

Faye is an Accountant, and has been in the accounting profession for a number of years, mainly in the public accounting field.  Faye has been and active Board Member since 2003. Faye also volunteered her time within the Resource/Activity Centre helping out with planned activities and is on the InterAction and Ausit Committees.

Henning has a B.A. in Finance/Economics and a Business Degree in Administration. His work experience/expertise includes consulting in Import and Export, Credit and Investment Management, Supply Chain Management and formulating/negotiating Commercial Contracts.  Henning has been on the Board since 2003 and is on the Audit Committee.

Peter is a lawyer practicing with Alberta Justice.  He has practiced law in Calgary since September, 1994.  Peter currently works in the Special Prosecutions Branch at Alberta Justice focusing on economic crime, complex and sensitive cases and referrals from the Law Society of Alberta.  Peter's practice provides him with skill-sets in corporate governance, privacy law and media training.  Peter has served as a Director of our board since 2004.

Serey was appointed to the Board of Directors in November 2009. She is a fund development and marketing professional with seven years of experience in the non-profit sector. Serey is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Philanthropy and Development.

Scott was appointed to the Board of Directors in November 2009. Scott’s educational background includes a Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor of Administration and he has his Certified Management Accountant designation. Prior to becoming involved on the Board, Scott volunteered his time to complete a Marketing Audit for the Association.

After graduating from Life Skills, Pauline became a volunteer in the Resource/Activity Centre. She has been quite extensively involved in the day to day operations of the R/AC by volunteering in the areas of telephone/reception, supporting the recreation activities, helping with the Clothing Bank and representing the members on the InterAction Committee.  Pauline has been on the Board of Directors since 2005.

Over the last fifteen years, Angie has been supporting the Association by volunteering her time in the Resource/Activity Centre.  Angie is an active member on the Board, and InterAction Committee. Angie received a Lifetime Membership for her contributions to Self Help. 

Marion McGrath is the Chief Executive Officer of Calgary Association of Self Help, a community mental health centre.

Over the past 33 years, Ms. McGrath has been a passionate advocate for mental health wellness services for Calgarians in the community.

As a client-centered, action-oriented individual, she has been extensively involved in identifying services with, and for, consumers (Calgarians) and with the mental health community.

She has led her team of dedicated professionals in planning, developing and implementing innovative and unique services within the mental health continuum of care system.

Recently, Ms. McGrath was honored with the Women of Vision Award (July 2005) in the category of Humanitarian and Community Service.  This award, sponsored by the YWCA Calgary and Global Television, is only one of the awards that Ms. McGrath has received in recognition of her remarkable contributions to our community.  In 2006, Marion accepted the role of Visionary for the Mental Health Forever Funds with The Calgary Foundation.