CAPO is run by a volunteer board of directors dedicated to the goals of the organization. As a national, multidisciplinary organization, the composition of the board must include representation from the following disciplines:
Members of the Board of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology are listed below. The member’s discipline is listed after her or his name.
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT: 2021-2023 TREASURER SECRETARY | DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR |
The Student Liaison to the Board (2024-2026 term):
Rachelle Drummond
Rachelle Drummond is currently a 2nd year Master of Science student at the University of Calgary- Cumming School of Medicine. Inspired by her experiences as a survivor of childhood cancer and active volunteer in the pediatric oncology setting, her ongoing research is based in psychosocial oncology, with a specific focus on improving the long-term follow-up care experiences of survivors and the prevention and management of late effects. In 2022, Rachelle completed a Master of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, with research focused in health and social policy. Rachelle is currently employed as a research associate at the O’Brien Institute for Health- Centre for Health Policy. In her current role, Rachelle has had the opportunity to lead and conduct research across a wide range of policy topics, including but not limited to, health system sustainability, primary care reform, as well as chronic disease and aging. In fall of 2024, Rachelle will begin the combined MSc/PhD program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary.
Past Presidents
Fiona Schulte 2019-2021 Carole Mayer 2017-2019 Shane Sinclair 2015-2017 Joan Bottorff 2013-2015 Deborah McLeod 2011-2013 | Tom Hack 2009-2011 Mary Jane Esplen 2007-2009 Esther Green 2005-2007 Zeev Rosberger 2003-2005 Barry Bultz 2001-2003 |