Our People

Reagan has practiced psychology in Alberta since 2012, and has been a member of CAP Council since 2017. This is her second opportunity to serve as president of Council. In addition to her work with CAP, she is the founding (past) President of the Psychological Society of Yukon (PSY) and an observer on the Board of the Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment (CAPDA). She is certified in medicolegal expertise through the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators and as a Designated Capacity Assessor (ON). Reagan has an active assessment-based private practice seeing clients across Alberta, Ontario, and the three territories. Reagan and her husband have two sons, and, in her spare time (when she is not picking up lego or folding laundry), she sings in a choir. 

Ms. Kathleen Kelava began her term on CAP Council in 2018; she has served as Member-at-Large, Treasurer, President-Elect, and President (current) of the Council. Kathleen is a Registered Psychologist in her own private practice, Pinnacle Psych, which is located in the Beltline District of Calgary. She is a former Calgary Police Constable, and thereafter has worked in a variety of clinical capacities, including in school and community settings, providing both assessment and counselling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her core areas of practice include ADHD, OCD, Tourette Syndrome, substance use, PTSD, Learning Disabilities, and giftedness. She has almost finished her coursework for her PhD in Counseling Psychology through Northcentral University, and is planning to examine ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) for her upcoming dissertation. She is married to her amazing husband, Peter, and they have 3 wonderful and hilarious sons (Jona, Niko, and Logan). 

Dr. Jill Turner has worked on various committees with CAP including the Registration Advisory Committee, Registration Approval Sub-Committee and the Substantial Equivalency Committee.  Jill has worked in psychosocial oncology for the past 20 years providing clinical services to cancer patients and their families. For the past five years, she has been in a leadership role with Cancer Care Alberta and responsible for psychosocial and rehabilitation services for the northern half of the province. Although transitioning into private practice, she continues to supervise psychology residents and doctoral students at the Cross Cancer Institute and maintains her faculty appointment with the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Oncology.    

Garrett Tomlinson is a Métis artist and professional who studied Political Science and Native American Studies at the University of Lethbridge, as well as Law at both Queens University and the University of London; with studies focusing on International Human Rights. As an Indigenous governance consultant, Garrett has spent over 15 years serving Indigenous Nations across Canada. Garrett is currently the Senior Director, Self-Government for the Métis Nation of Alberta and lives in the Muskotew Sakahikan Enowuk (Lubicon Lake Nation) territory in Northern Alberta with his family.

Ms. Elaine Andrews holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Alberta. She worked for Merck Canada Inc. for 23 years in various positions including: Health Education; Patient Health Management; and as a Western Region Sales Manager.  

In 2017 she completed a three-year term as a Public Member on the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). During her tenure, she served on the: Appeals; Leadership Review; and the Finance, Audit & Pension Committees. She was appointed to the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) in 2017 and was reappointed in 2020 for a second three-year term. 

Elaine enjoys travelling, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.  

Michèle Stanners is a strategic advisor and results-oriented board member with over 25 years of experience. She brings corporate governance, audit and financial stability for TSX listed, private and not for profit entities. She has over twenty years working with Indigenous peoples and has engaged with a number of strategic priorities for the International Women’s Forum. Ms. Stanners has held numerous executive leadership roles, including business and policy development. She is Senior Counsel at ViTreo Group where she consults to non-profits in areas of strategic planning, governance and fund development. She is a graduate of Harvard University, a passionate pianist and provides strategic advice to leaders throughout Canada. https://www.michelestanners.com/. 

Ms. Taylor is the former Executive Director and Registrar of Appeals for the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board.  Prior to that she held a number of management positions with the Alberta Government including Secretary to the Law Enforcement Review Board and positions in both Health and Social Services.  She has extensive volunteer board experience in the non-profit sector including the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton, the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, and Alberta Easter Seals.  

Ms. Taylor has been a member of the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals and the Arbitration and Mediation Society of Alberta. She has operated a private consulting firm providing guidance and advice to both the private and non-profit sectors. She has also served as a Councilor for the Kananaskis Improvement District.

Ms. Cassandra White is starting her first term on Council, she is the Director and senior psychologist at Rocky Mountain Psychological Services, a private pediatric psychology clinic, in Calgary. Cassandra’s career has spanned over 20 years, and she is passionate about children, youth, and their caregivers as well as neurodiversity. For Cassandra, psychology and learning in the field is both a career and a hobby. She continuously strives to keep up with new research and figure out how to apply it in practice. Cassandra is also passionate about mentoring and supervising those who are new to the profession – she looks forward every day to getting to meet with interns and provisional psychologists, sharing in their enthusiasm and excitement for their learning and journey. In her spare time, Cassandra loves to be out in nature, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.   

Zuraida Dada is South African by birth. She was born into and lived under apartheid for most of her life. She and her family were part of the anti-apartheid movement and the first wave of “non-white”/BIPOC "intelligencia" in post-apartheid South Africa. This effort was one of the forces that helped to transition the country to democracy under Nelson Mandela's leadership as President. Zuraida shares the same Alma Maters as Nelson Mandela, Bishop Desmond Tutu and Winnie Mandela (the latter with whom she shared University classes).

Zuraida immigrated to Canada in 2006.  Zuraida is a passionate social justice and psychology advocate and has been active throughout her life and professional career in promoting systemic change, including lobbying for changes to both Canadian and South African legislation.

Zuraida is a seasoned psychologist with 20 years of experience. She has been a licenced psychologist in good standing in: South Africa since 2003, in Alberta since 2007 and in Ontario since 2021, specialising in Counselling Psychology & Organisational Psychology. Zuraida is the founder and owner of, and psychologist at, Invictus Psychology & Consulting (www.invictuspsychology.com), a private practice which she established in 2003. Zuraida is currently completing her PhD in Psychology with a focus on post traumatic growth, resiliency and leadership. Zuraida is also a chartered HR professional with over 30 years of experience in various roles in four countries.  

Zuraida is an avid volunteer having served on CAP’s RASC Committee since 2016. Zuraida was recognised for her volunteer efforts by the PAA as a contributor of the year in 2020. Zuraida is also the recipient of the CPA’s John C. Service Award in 2021 for her contributions to the CPA’s Covid 19 Pro Bono Therapy program.