About the Pain
Society of Alberta
The Pain Society of Alberta is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who share a common interest in and commitment to the study, treatment and management of pain. Our mission encompasses the provision of education, resources and support for healthcare providers in an effort to improve patient care delivery and outcomes for people struggling with persistent pain.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board and Conference Planning Committee is made up of innovative and experienced people who strive to uphold and maintain the integrity of the Pain Society of Alberta as dedicated volunteers.

PRESIDENT
Dr. Elisabeth Saxton
R.Psych
She/Her

PRESIDENT - ELECT
Dr. Ivonne Hernandez
DDS MSc DABOP CIME
She/Her

LIVED EXPERIENCE REPRESENTATIVE
Pamela Pyle
She/Her

SECRETARY GENERAL
Christelle Zacharki
BSc BSP CDE
She/Her

TREASURER
Janice Rae
RN MN
She/Her

PAST-PRESIDENT
Dr. Rob Tanguay
MD FRCPC CISAM CCSAM
He/Him

DIRECTOR
Penny Barnes
RN BN
She/Her

DIRECTOR
Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
MD FRCPC
He/Him

DIRECTOR
Dr. Werner Becker
MD FRCPC
He/Him

DIRECTOR
Diane Roylance
PT BSc (Zool) BScPT, FCAMPT Certified GunnIMS
She/Her

DIRECTOR
Dr. Flo Slomp
MSc PhD
She/Her
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Christelle Lazurko
BSc BSP CDE
She/Her

Alexandra Chisholm
BSc.PT PgCPain FCFCH-AB
She/Her

Bonnie Klassen
BSc (OT) MSc
She/Her

Stuart Miller
BScPT
He/Him

Janice Rae
RN MN
She/Her

Krista Spence
BScN RN MN PgCPain
She/Her

Dr. Werner Becker
MD FRCPC
He/Him

Evan Ward
​BScHK

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sylvia Vespa
CMP
She/Her