College of Chiropractors of Alberta
Runka Owens, Ashley
Ashley Runka Owens is a Manager of Digital Engagement with United Way of Calgary and Area where she works to support a resilient and caring community for all. Ashley has been honored to serve on the Board of Trustees for Temple B'Nai Tikvah since 2020. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from The University of British Columbia.
Competencies required for members of the council of the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors include innovativeness and effective verbal communication. Ashley Runka Owens was directly recruited and appointed based on meeting the competencies, skills and attributes as described above.
Kim, Michael
Michael Kim is an entrepreneur who has owned and operated many service-oriented businesses, including those in the fields of insurance, travel, banking, and a start-up incubator for immigrants. Michael has served as the chair of the board for several charities and has received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee medal in recognition of his service as the Chair of the board for an education-based charity in Calgary, AB.
van Rooijen, Shanine
Shanine van Rooijen earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Alberta. Commencing her professional journey as a licensed pharmacist, she garnered valuable experience across multiple community pharmacies in Southern Alberta. Transitioning to a role as a site lead within Alberta Health Services, Shanine now serves her community with dedication and expertise within a rural hospital setting.
Murchland, Peter
Peter Kennedy Murchland is a marketing consultant in the energy industry in Calgary, Alberta. Over the past decade Peter worked for Spectra Energy, the Alberta Energy Regulator and the Government of Alberta in the capacity of corporate communications. Peter held two prior Board appointments, one with the Canadian Cancer Society (Nova Scotia) and the other with the Market Research Intelligence Association. Peter has a Master (bus/law/comp.sci) degree, a Bachelor of Arts (poli.sci) degree and a Bachelor of Public Relations degree.
Pomerleau, Solange
Solange Pomerleau is a Senior Advisor with Alberta Health Services, working in making improvements to the provincial electronic health record. Solange has worked as a member of the complaint review comittee for the College of Nurses of Alberta. Solange has a Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice, a Certificate in Patient Safety, and a Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement.
Solange holds a Baccalaurate in nursing from the University of Calgary.