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Our board

The people behind Health Help Alberta.

Meet our board and volunteers, working together to help Alberta families navigate the healthcare system.

Mirza Beg

Board member

Mirza Beg

President & Co-Founder

Hi, My name is Mirza. I founded Health Help Alberta to help ease the process that so many families go through to access healthcare.

Yahya Dawood

Board member

Yahya Dawood

Director of Communications

Hi! My name is Yahya and I am excited to be apart of the health help Alberta team. Besides my passion for medicine and healthcare, I love playing sports, weightlifting and reading!

Sara Alshimari

Board member

Sara Alshimari

Director of Design & Accessibility

Hi! My name is Sara and I am excited to be a part of HHA. I am a second-year biomedical science major at the University of Calgary. I have experience working with children with disabilities and aiding in their day-to-day functions. Also, I love working with people and helping others.

Board member

Parnika Sakthivel

Director of Volunteer Engagement

Hi! My name is Parnika and I am a fourth year Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Calgary. As someone who has readily worked with kids since being a kid myself, I am incredibly passionate about child health. Moreover, as the child of first generation immigrants, I first hand understand how difficult it can be to navigate the healthcare system. I am incredibly excited to be joining Health Help Alberta, and look forward to to supporting families in accessing the healthcare resources available to them. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, teaching, working with kids, and film score composing!

Ryan Rahimi

Board member

Ryan Rahimi

Director of Community Events

I am a second-year student studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Calgary. I have spent time as both a summer camp counsellor in a camp specialised for children with disabilities, as well as having volunteered to assist in the development of fundamental social skills in children with disabilities through adapted recreation and intergroup activities. Through these experiences, I have gained a greater understanding of the importance of access to a vast array of programs to allow for individual enrichment, which is why I joined the Health Help team. I tend to spent my free time being active through working out, playing hockey, or spending time with my dog.

Ronaar Qureshi

Board member

Ronaar Qureshi

Director of Community Partnerships

Ronaar supports connections between Health Help Alberta and local organizations. His focus is on building collaborative relationships that help families find relevant services and strengthen community support.

Jakob Gorodetsky

Board member

Jakob Gorodetsky

Treasurer

Jakob supports the responsible use of Health Help Alberta’s resources. As Treasurer, his focus is on clear budgets, careful recordkeeping, and helping the board plan for sustainable community initiatives.

Daniel Alayev

Board member

Daniel Alayev

Secretary

Daniel helps keep the board organized and connected. As Secretary, his focus is on meeting records, clear communication, and following up on decisions so the team can stay focused on supporting families.

The wider team

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