University of Calgary Senate
Bhullar, Tajinder
Ms. Tarjinder Bhullar is a communications strategist with the Calgary Police Service and the Director of the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Charitable Foundation. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Calgary and a Broadcasting diploma from SAIT.
Huang, John
Dr. John Huang is an ophthalmologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He has served on many boards including the Eye Physicians and Surgeons Society of Alberta, Alberta Medical Association, the University Eye Foundation, American Society of Cataract and the Refractive Surgery Executive Committee.
Monea, Duane
Mr. Duane Monea is the Administrator-CEO and Principal Advisor to the Chair of the Real Estate Council of Alberta. Prior he was the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs with MEG Energy. He served as a member on the YMCA Calgary Board of Directors and was the past Chair of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. He holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta.
Baker, Richard
Mr. Richard Baker is the President of BRE Group and Res-Solve Solutions. He has over 38 years of experience in reservoir engineering, simulation, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and thermal projects. He has held senior engineering positions at both Shell and Husky Oil. He is a Distinguished Author Member of the Petroleum Society of The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and has received numerous engineering and service awards. Mr. Baker holds a master’s degree in petroleum engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.
Competencies required for members of the senate of The University of Calgary include relationship building and community partnerships. Mr. Baker was directly appointed on the basis of meeting these competencies as described above.
Rakka, Ali
Mr. Ali Rakka is a Career Advisor and Personal Development Coach at Columbia College and is a certified Career Development Professional. He currently serves as a member on the Premier’s Council on Multiculturalism. He holds a Human Services Professional diploma (with Distinction) from Columbia College and a certificate specializing in Career and Academic Advising from the University of Calgary.
Competencies required for members of the senate of The University of Calgary include relationship building and community partnerships. Mr. Rakka was directly appointed on the basis of meeting these competencies as described above.
Charanek, Ali
Mr. Ali Charanek is the Director of Strategic Initiatives with Roynat Capital, Scotiabank. He is an active member of the Calgary community and volunteers with various organizations, including as a Suite Ambassador and General Volunteer with the Kids Up Front Foundation, and a mentor with Easter Seals Canada. Mr. Charanek holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Strategic Leadership from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
Competencies required for members of the senate of The University of Calgary include relationship building and community partnerships. Mr. Charanek was directly appointed on the basis of meeting these competencies as described above.
Han, May
Ms. Hong (May) Han is currently a part-time Vice-President of Business Development with Silver Valley Development Inc., a Testing Assistant and English Language Learner (ELL) Assistant, and an Interpreter with Calgary Board of Education. She serves as a member on the Calgary Police Service Diverse Team Asian Board and City of Calgary Tomorrow’s Chinatown Advisory Board. She is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal and Government of Alberta Stars of Alberta Award in Breaking Barriers and Anti-Racism Category. Ms. Han holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from Wuhan University in China and a course certificate specializing in Removing Barriers to Change in Organizations from the University of Pennsylvania.
Competencies required for members of the senate of The University of Calgary include relationship building and community partnerships. Ms. Han was directly appointed on the basis of meeting these competencies as described above.
Lodha, Nidhi
Ms. Nidhi Lodha is a Research Assistant with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary. She is the President-Elect and Executive Committee member of Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) Calgary and was the past Vice- President of volunteer activities and fundraising with RANA. She is a volunteer Hindu chaplain with the Faith and Spirituality Centre at the University of Calgary. She holds a Master of Science degree in Visual Sciences from the Institute of Medical Science in Visual Science of Toronto and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Sawai Man Singh Medical College in India.
Competencies required for members of the senate of The University of Calgary include relationship building and community partnerships. Ms. Lodha was directly appointed on the basis of meeting these competencies as described above.