Biography

Carla is a part-time practicum coordinator and sessional instructor for the Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Program, Faculty of Education, University of Calgary. She holds BA in psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and an M.Ed from the University of Calgary, Graduate Division of Educational Research with a specialization in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. Her graduate exit paper was titled “Friends as a source of social support for older persons”. Her main areas of interest include aging/gerontology, informal supports, community development and value-based training.

Carla is also the co-founder and co-director of Connecting Generations Ltd. A non-profit organization dedicated to helping seniors maintain relationships by assisting them to develop informal networks, valued roles and activities. Connecting Generations also helps people find alternatives to traditional services and assists families in finding and accessing community resources.

Prior to joining the CRDS Program Carla worked in the area of Supported Employment for 10 years. She held a number of positions at the Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary from 1991-2002 including Board Member, Executive Director, Resource Coordinator and Employment Facilitator. Carla, and her husband Arne, have shared their home with a man with a developmental disability since 1997.

Carla has served on a number of committees throughout her career and currently holds memberships in a variety of professional associations. She is a member of the Canadian Association for Rehabilitation Professionals and is a Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP).

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