Staff
Meet the Heart and Soul of SCOA
Our staff members are deeply committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of older adults in Saskatoon and across Saskatchewan.
Staff Members
June Gawdun
Executive Director
Key responsibilities include:
Operational Planning and Management
Program Planning and Management
Human Resources Planning and Management
Financial Planning and Management
Community Relations
Risk management
Phone: 306-652-1332
Email: june@scoa.ca
Susan Mulligan
Positive Aging Coordinator
(M.A.)
Key responsibilities include:
Age-Friendly Community Development
SCOA Globe Walk
Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Clubs
Practicum Student Supervision (pro bono, masters of public health, social work
Phone: 306.652.2522
Email: susan@scoa.ca
Kristi Baker, Office Coordinator
Key responsibilities include:
Reception
Program and event administration:
Bus Buddy
Century Club
Telephone Buddy
Pen Pal Program
Membership
Phone: 306-652-2255
Email: kristi@scoa.ca
Leslie Macala, Caregiver Coordinator
(BSW, RSW)
Key responsibilities include:
Caregiver Information and Support Centre
"Spotlight on Seniors" event coordination
Student Practicum supervision
Program and event coordination:
Spotlight on Seniors
Tech Buddy; Seniors & Youth Connect
Telephone Buddy
Bus Buddy
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Phone: 306-652-4411
Email: leslie@scoa.ca
Mikayla Hazel, Caregiver Coordinator Assistant
Key responsibilities include:
Launch Caregiver Cafes across Saskatchewan
Provide a mix of virtual and in-person presentations catering to caregivers' interests
Research and create a comprehensive caregiver website
Establish a dedicated 1-800 helpline
Caregiver support via phone and email
Phone: 306-652-2255
Email: caregiver@scoa.ca
Virginia Dakiniewich, Fund Development and Communication Coordinator
(B.A. Pol Sci, Diploma – Public Relations)
Key responsibilities include:
Communications and Media Relations
SCOA website and social media
Community presentations
Marketing and Promotion
Fund Development:
Donor relations and engagement,
Online fundraising
Lifelong Learning Programming
Phone: 306-652-0149
Email: virginia@scoa.ca