Our team is made up of people who are passionate about serving our mission.
Chair
Bill is a corporate lawyer in the Calgary office of Dentons Canada, advising power and energy infrastructure companies on capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as board governance generally. Bill is a leader in sustainable finance, representing Dentons Canada, both as a member of the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles since 2014, and as a member of the Advisory Council to the Green and Social Bond Principles Executive Committee. Bill leads Dentons Canada’s client-facing ESG practice, focusing on ESG-related governance and climate-related financial disclosure.
Bill grew up in Winnipeg and has a BA (Hons) degree from Queen’s University and an LLB degree from Dalhousie University. In the 1990s Bill lived and worked in Russia and Kazakhstan. He holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and has completed the Board Oversight of Climate Change and Board Oversight of Strategy Courses. In addition to volunteering with Wellspring Alberta, Bill is on the Pension Board of the United Church of Canada and chairs that Board’s sustainable investment working group. Bill has been on the Board of Biathlon Canada and currently is a member of its high-performance advisory council. Bill and his wife Lavina have been very active supporting Ukraine evacuees arriving in Calgary and continue to host Ukrainians in their home. Along with their son and daughter, Bill and Lavina enjoy outdoor activities including road and gravel cycling, cross-country skiing and hiking.
Bill first connected with Wellspring through Cancervive. Bill and his wife participated in two Calgary-Austin rides and the Calgary-Lewiston, Maine ride, in support of their kids’ best friends’ moms who were facing cancer diagnoses. Bill joined the Wellspring Board in 2014, and chaired the committee overseeing the build of Randy O’Dell House.
Vice Board Chair
Sara Hart Sara is a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer in the Edmonton office of Dentons Canada LLP. In her role she advises clients in various types of litigation matters involving monetary and contractual disputes, including corporate/commercial litigation and shareholder disputes, professional liability, personal injury/medical malpractice, defamation and Estate litigation.
Sara holds a BA from Queen’s University and an LLB from the University of Western Ontario. A member of the Law Society of Alberta and both the Canadian and Edmonton Bar Associations, she was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2022 (now King’s Counsel) for her contribution to the legal and profession and community.
Sara joined the Wellspring Edmonton Board during the pandemic, bringing extensive board experience, and currently serving on five boards. Along with her current role as Vice Chair of Wellspring Alberta, she played a vital role on the Merger Sub-Committee during the unification with Wellspring Calgary, has chaired Wellspring’s CEO Succession Committee, and is an active member of the Governance Committee.
She also serves on governance and risk committees for multiple organizations, and is a past member of the Dentons Canada Board. Additionally, she mentors young lawyers, teaches at Dentons, and has performed in Players De Novo to support the performing Arts.
Sara’s connection to Wellspring Alberta is deeply personal. She has lost loved ones and supported other close family members in their cancer journeys. She feels compelled to help make an impact in cancer support, and feels that volunteering with Wellspring is a meaningful way for her to give back, honour her loved ones, and ensure others facing cancer feel supported and never alone.
Sara and her husband Darren enjoy many activities together, including camping, cross country skiing, hiking, travelling and exploring new places. Particularly they enjoy the beauty of Alberta and the Rocky Mountains.
Treasurer
Steven was raised in Montreal and attended the University of New Brunswick and McMaster University, earning a Bachelor Science in Forestry (BScF), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), respectively.
Steven retired from the oil and gas industry after a 35-year career working for Petro-Canada, Wascana Energy, Nexen Inc, and the Alberta Department of Energy. Throughout his career, Steven achieved senior leadership positions in treasury, risk management, energy marketing, and corporate planning. In 2002, he earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA).
Steven has served as a volunteer Board member in the communities he has lived in. Directorships include: Saskatchewan Science Center, Globe Theatre, United Way of Calgary, Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre, and Operation Eyesight.
Steven and his wife Teresa, have two sons who are both currently attending university. Nicholas is in third year mathematics at Dalhousie University in Halifax and Christopher is attending his first year at the University of Alberta studying sociology.
Steven and Teresa enjoy reading, traveling and attending performing arts events.
Secretary
Nancy Wright is one of Wellspring’s most cherished founding volunteers and longstanding champions. A registered nurse with experience in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, Nancy’s career has taken her from hospital floors in Canada and England to the front lines of compassionate care in the Calgary community and beyond. Her professional training is complemented by specialized education in palliative care, grief companioning, and cancer support, making her uniquely attuned to the physical and emotional needs of those facing serious illness.
Nancy’s involvement with Wellspring began before its doors even opened. She was among the first to join the organization, contributing both literally – lending a hand in the constructing of Carma House – and figuratively, helping shape the culture of warmth, dignity and support that defines Wellspring today. From the very beginning, she volunteered alongside her mother, Pat, forming a dynamic duo who became a comforting presence to countless members over the years.
Since it’s inception, Nancy has held numerous volunteer roles at Wellspring, including front desk volunteer, peer support, member tours, and training of new volunteers. She, and her husband Paul, are long time Wellspring donors, and have participated in major fundraising events like the Cancervive cycling tour and the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge.
In addition to her commitment to Wellspring, Nancy has made significant volunteer contributions in her broader community and internationally. She coordinated a school-based partnership to support underserved students, led local fundraising initiatives, and directed post-disaster aid to communities in Thailand following the 2004 tsunami. She also participated in humanitarian efforts in Mexico, delivering resources to children in need.
Along with being an invaluable member of the Wellspring Board, Nancy also serves as a bedside volunteer with Alberta Health Services’ No One Dies Alone program, providing presence and comfort to individuals at end of life.
Director
Victoria David is a hematologist and clinician educator based in Calgary, with a focus on thrombosis medicine, including cancer-associated thrombosis. She holds a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Calgary, a Master of Science from the University of Oxford, and a Master of Education in the Health Professions from Johns Hopkins University. She is certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology.
Victoria’s professional path and personal journey as a cancer survivor have deeply informed her commitment to improving patient care—both in the healthcare system and through compassionate community support. She previously volunteered with several organizations focused on young adults with cancer, including Young Adult Cancer Canada and the Alberta Young Adult Cancer Network.
Victoria first connected with Wellspring in 2017 through the Cancervive Ride, where she was drawn to the organization’s caring staff and community-based approach to support. She joined the Wellspring Alberta Board of Directors in 2018 to continue championing the needs of individuals living with cancer, especially young adults navigating the challenges of diagnosis and survivorship.
With her unique perspective as both a physician and a survivor, Victoria brings insight, passion, and empathy to her role, along with a strong commitment to improving care and support both within the healthcare system and in the community.
Director
Alexandra Federucci is a seasoned executive and passionate community volunteer who brings more than three decades of leadership experience to Wellspring Alberta.
Alex has a Master’s degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University and an ICD designation. Over the course of her career in the energy and utilities sectors, she has held senior roles in Information Technology, Human Resources, and corporate transformation, with a particular strength in leading global teams and complex organizational change initiatives. Her past positions include Vice President of Global IT and Business Services, and Vice President of Corporate Transformation at Talisman Energy Inc., and Vice President of People at TC Energy.
Alex’s professional journey has been matched by her long-standing dedication to service. In addition to her role on the Wellspring board, she currently serves as Board Chair of the Alberta Electric System Operator, and is a member of the Westside Recreation Society board. She has also been a Calgary Stampede volunteer for more than 30 years.
Alex’s introduction to Wellspring came through a former board chair and business colleague, who brought her to meet then Executive Director Patti Morris. After learning about Wellspring’s mission and seeing firsthand the care and impact it offers to those facing cancer, Alex was all in.
Giving back has always been important to Alex, and with friends and family affected by cancer, she sees her Wellspring board role as a way to make a meaningful difference. She brings to the board not just her leadership experience, but empathy and a strong sense of purpose – qualities that make her a valued voice at the table and a committed advocate for those Wellspring serves.
Director
Sean Fujikawa is a seasoned project services and controls consultant with over 25 years of experience in the energy, infrastructure, and renewables sectors. He has led teams across all phases of capital and sustaining projects – from design through execution – with expertise in cost control, forecasting, estimating, and governance. Sean has held leadership roles at organizations including Suncor, Pembina Pipelines, Imperial Oil, and Bantrel, and currently consults for TRI Innovations and FortisBC on rail and renewable energy projects.
Sean holds an MBA from the University of Calgary, an Applied Project Management Certificate from SAIT, and ICC/CCT designations from AACE International. In both his professional and personal life, he’s committed to mentorship, fundraising, and community engagement.
Sean’s connection to Wellspring began in 2015 when he offered his expertise to the Governance Committee, helping to shape the organization’s Board Recruitment process, competency matrix, and related policies. Two years later, in 2017, he accepted an invitation to join Wellspring’s Board of Directors – a decision that took on even greater personal meaning when, that same year, his late wife Naomi was diagnosed with cancer.
Throughout her illness, Wellspring became a meaningful source of strength and comfort for the family. The care, community, and understanding they experienced left a deep and lasting impact.
Following Naomi’s passing in 2021, Sean’s dedication to Wellspring only grew stronger. As both a caregiver and father, he brings invaluable lived experience to his role – along with compassion, insight, and a deep belief in the importance of psychosocial support. Today, he continues to serve with purpose, helping ensure that others facing cancer can access the programs and community they need to navigate their own journeys.
Outside of his consulting and board work, Sean enjoys spending time with his daughters and fiancée, golfing, hiking, yoga, spin classes, and the occasional long road trip.
Director
Ryan Gellatly is a senior finance professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in accounting and finance, spanning public and private companies across domestic and international markets. He currently serves as Director of Finance at Centrilogic, a global provider of IT transformation solutions. His industry background includes leadership roles in advisory and audit at Deloitte, construction at DIRTT, and technology at Centrilogic.
Ryan brings expertise in corporate development, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, KPI management, and both internal and external financial reporting and compliance. His career reflects a consistent track record of driving operational efficiency and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
He is a Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, 2011) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University, with a focus in accounting, finance, and strategy.
Ryan’s connection to Wellspring Alberta is deeply personal. After successfully completing cancer treatment in his early 20s, he sought a way to give back to the cancer support community. Introduced to Wellspring through his wife’s workplace, he began volunteering at the front desk, providing peer support, and co-leading men’s group sessions. Over time, his involvement expanded to include participation in key committees, including the Program Committee, Resource Development Committee, Carma House Committee, and CEO Planning Committee. He has proudly served on the Board of Directors since 2020.
Beyond Wellspring, Ryan is a passionate community advocate. He volunteers as a youth soccer and baseball coach and is a dedicated member of the volunteer-led Stanley Park skating rink crew.
Ryan is deeply motivated by the values of compassion, community, and resilience. He is honoured to contribute to Wellspring Alberta and believes strongly in its mission to offer hope and healing to those facing cancer.
Director
Director
Maureen has been a Family Physician in Red Deer for 35 years, providing comprehensive care in the community, clinic and hospital. During the last 10 years, her focus turned to Palliative Care. She is as a member of the Central Zone Palliative and End of Life Team and a consultant to the Red Deer Hospice. Maureen was honoured to receive a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022) for advancing the timely provision of Palliative Care in Red Deer and Central Alberta.
Maureen grew up all over Alberta (Calgary, Banff, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray and Edmonton) and completed undergrad studies in Genetics and then Medicine at the University of Alberta. In mid-career, she went back to school to study International Health (Harvard) and then spent many years balancing part-time family practice in Red Deer with work on various public health projects around the world. Maureen and her husband spent 2 years in Nepal where she led a rural health project and where they became parents, adopting their daughter and eventually sponsoring 2 foster sons to finish high school in Canada. Her family, together with a group of friends and neighbours, also supported two Syrian refugee families and Maureen’s Spanish language skills allowed her to be Family Doctor to many of Red Deer’s Spanish speaking immigrants. Now semi-retired, Maureen volunteers as an English tutor for newcomers and sits on the Red Deer Public Library Board.
One of Maureen’s patients introduced her to Wellspring many years ago but the fact that programs were only in Calgary or Edmonton then made it difficult for her patients to benefit from them. With the advent of online programming and Wellspring’s province-wide outreach strategy, Maureen became a Red Deer volunteer and a member of the Board. She is especially excited to see enthusiastic uptake of Wellspring’s in-person programs outside of the ‘big cities,’ including a Cancer Connect support program that has been running in Red Deer since 2023. Maureen’s hobbies are hiking, biking, reading and knitting.
Director
Patti Morris was the founding Executive Director of Wellspring Calgary, personally selected by the organization’s founders, and widely respected for her mission-oriented leadership, strategic insight, and inspirational guidance grounded in humility and kindness. Patti served in this leadership role for 13 years, guiding the organization through its formative years and laying the foundation for its long-term success and impact.
Patti’s other career highlights include serving as Executive Director of the Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary, Executive Director of the Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth, and Executive Director of Alberta Real Estate Foundation. Among other leadership roles that reflect her visionary skills, she was also a sessional professor at both Mount Royal University and University of Calgary.
Patti earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in continuing education with a focus on workplace learning. Throughout her education, she strongly aligned with perspectives related to cultivating work environments that foster individual potential while advancing organizational goals; a theme she manifested throughout her career.
Passionately dedicated to community service, Patti has engaged in extensive volunteer work, spanning decades and with numerous organizations. Her wholehearted commitment to advancing the common good and contributing to a more compassionate and equitable world dates back to when she was a teenager and joined an organization called Citizen Advocacy, where she signed up for a lifelong commitment as a friend, and later guardian, for a person with complex disabilities.
In her spare time, Patti delights in the stunning landscapes of Canmore and contributes to the community through board service and by lending her time and voice to causes she believes in. Patti is also an avid runner, hiker, and cyclist, but her greatest sense of joy comes from spending time with family and loved ones, including her cherished partner, her daughters, her grandkids, friends, and a plethora of pets.
Director
Victor is a senior communications professional who has provided strategic public relations counsel to countless organizations, governments and not for profit organizations. Previous to serving as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Communications and Public Engagement for the Government of Alberta, Victor served as a principal practice director and leader at Calder Bateman Communications where he advised, guided, and led countless communications initiatives, projects, and services for all industry sectors. His crisis and issues management work are broad and far reaching and he has extensive experience in building support and understanding of complex issues within diverse communities and environments. Victor also serves as a part time sessional instructor at MacEwan University within the Department of Communications.
In addition to his role as a Board Director with Wellspring since 2020, Victor is also a former Chapter President of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Victor was also Board Chair of Homeward Trust Edmonton, an organization devoted to the elimination of homelessness. Victor served since 2013 as Honorary Consul of Malta and was most recently Chair of the Edmonton Consular Corps. Victor holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta and a master’s degree from Carleton University in Ottawa. Victor’s connection to Wellspring Alberta was prompted in large part to his personal connections to family members who have battled cancer.
Director
Nguyen Tran is the Chief Information Officer at Inter Pipeline, where he leads Information Technology and Cybersecurity, as well as Corporate Supply Chain Management.
With more than 25 years of experience spanning transportation, utilities, power, and oil and gas sectors, Nguyen brings a depth of experience in strategic planning and execution to his leadership roles.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta and has completed the Executive Program at Western University.
Nguyen first joined Wellspring in 2017 as a Technology Advisor, contributing to the development of the Southern Alberta strategy. His commitment to Wellspring’s mission is deeply personal, having lost both his parents and in-laws to cancer. He is passionate about ensuring that individuals living with cancer, and those who care for them, receive compassionate, personalized, and informed support throughout their journey.
Director
John Webster is a graduate of McGill University with a bachelor of science in architecture and a bachelor of architecture degree. Currently working with Stantec Architecture Ltd, John has devoted more than 50 years to his practice, building an expansive portfolio of major projects including healthcare facilities like the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, academic campuses such as MacEwan University’s Downtown Campus and Enterprise Square (the historic Hudson’s Bay Building), retail destinations including Southgate Centre and Edmonton City Centre, and landmark office towers such as Scotia Place and the Weber Centre.
John’s work also includes large-scale infrastructure projects, most notably the YEG Air Terminal Expansion and CATSA Plus. As Architect of Record on all these projects, he balanced design leadership with trusted management, while also maintaining a strong commitment to community engagement.
Throughout his career, John has consistently volunteered and contributed to the betterment of his community. He served as a board member and Chair of the Edmonton Downtown Development Corporation, working to revitalize and enhance the city’s core. He was a founding member and the first treasurer of the Consulting Architects of Alberta, and he currently serves as a Governor of the Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
John’s involvement with Wellspring first began when he was engaged to help establish Wellspring Edmonton. Inspired by Wellspring’s vision to ensure no one faces cancer alone, he became a founding director of Wellspring Edmonton, and he remains a steadfast supporter.
Today, as a director of Wellspring Alberta, John continues to share his expertise and commitment, helping to guide and grow cancer support services for individuals and families across the province.
Director
With more than four decades of experience in Canada’s energy sector, Rodney Wilson built a career rooted in strategic planning, leadership, and decision-making. Over the years, he became known for his ability to navigate complex commodities markets, manage risk, and lead teams through shifting industry landscapes.
Rodney held senior roles at prominent energy companies, including Suncor Energy Marketing Inc., Petro Canada, and BP Canada, retiring in 2021 as General Manager of Business Development at Petrogas Energy Marketing. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, along with a Canadian Securities designation, and he continues to fuel his lifelong love of learning through adult education courses in economics at the University of Calgary.
Rodney brings this same strategic, forward-looking approach to his community work. A long-time volunteer, he has served on several not-for-profit boards, including the Calgary Flying Club, Operation Eyesight, and the Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre. His volunteer work has supported causes ranging from vision care in developing countries to Special Olympics and Junior Achievement here at home.
Rodney joined the Wellspring Alberta Board in 2020. At the time, cancer had not yet touched his close circle – but he was inspired by the heart and calibre of the people driving Wellspring’s mission. It was, he says, the strength of the team that drew him in.
Over time, Rodney has seen family members, friends and colleagues endure the difficult emotional and physical challenges of cancer, giving him a deeper understanding of the hardships so many face. This personal connection has made Rodney even more proud to serve and support an organization that provides such meaningful care and community to Albertans living with cancer.
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