Dr. Bech-Hansen is currently a professor in the Department of Medical Genetics and Sight Research at the University of Calgary.  He also holds the role of “Roy and Joan Allen Professor in Sight Research”.

Torben’s research laboratory studies the human genome and genetic diseases, particularly conditions where individuals have poor eyesight due to functional defects of the retina.  Torben’s studies have led to the discovery of two genes (CACNA1F and NYX) that are mutant in different forms of impaired day vision and of night blindness.  Ongoing research is focused on identifying additional genes related to impaired vision and on developing therapies for retinal diseases.  In related studies, Torben’s laboratory is investigating the genetics of depression and of learning and memory. His laboratory is a training environment and stepping-stone for future young scientists and health-care workers, including physicians.

Dr. Bech-Hansen has been on the Board of the Science School since 2002.

Lorraine’s career path led her to the financial services industry where she worked as a Vice President with JPMorgan, in their Asia region headquarters.

Lorraine returned to Canada and joined Conroy Ross Partners in 2005.  Now the partner responsible for the firm’s finance and administrative functions, Lorraine also contributes her broad business experience to the needs of the firm’s Business Advisory and Executive Search clients.  Lorraine believes that business success is all about people and providing them with leadership, opportunity and support.  This philosophy, combined with her financial and business expertise, has allowed Lorraine to help both clients and the firm become more effective in shaping and executing business strategy.

In addition to her CA designation, Lorraine holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Queen’s University.  Lorraine currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Calgary Science School and her Community Association.

Cathy is a parent Board representative. A skilled financial executive uniquely positioned to transition small to mid sized companies into larger entities. Catherine has demonstrated an ability to lead medium-sized corporations in traditional financial reporting areas including audit, governance, treasury, and taxation as well as human resources and information technology. Catherine’s executive level business development experience has resulted in review and risk mitigation for acquisitions and growth initiatives. Drawing on experience spanning 25 years in diverse companies including utilities and oilfield service and supply, Catherine has proven to be an intuitive leader with ability to gain trust and establish goals leading to organizational and employee success.

Cathy has been on the Board of the Science School since 2007.

Stephanie retired from the Calgary Board of Education in 2003 after thirty years as a senior high school chemistry and biology teacher and administrator.  Her last position was as principal of Forest Lawn High School.  Since her retirement, she has been a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary, teaching in the teacher preparation program (Master of Education Program) and working on the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement team (AISI). Both of these environments have allowed her to explore and support innovative practices in education in Alberta.

The Alberta Initiative for School Improvement is a government program whereby schools and school districts are able to access resources to support innovative programs.  As a member of the AISI team at the University of Calgary, Stephanie has the opportunity to provide consulting services to school districts in Central Alberta and Calgary and district.  She has also been involved in preparing literature reviews on current educational topics and conducted research into the effectiveness of innovative practices arising out of AISI projects.  The most important aspect of her work is the opportunity to be an active participant in the growing network of educators in Alberta who are actively engaged in developing and implementing innovative practices in education.

Stephanie considers herself to be very fortunate to be a member of the Board of the Calgary Science School. The work is exciting and rewarding mainly because of the commitment of all board members and the talent and exceptional work ethic of the administration and staff of the school. In her view, “there is something special going on here”.

Beginning his career as a construction and project Engineer more than 23 years ago, Tim knows the value of planning and how to execute efficiently and effectively.  Migrating though various marketing field roles, he understands the complexities of operating businesses and how the many aspects function together as a well orchestrated team.

Tim has experience with all aspects of retail development, marketing programs and facility design.  This cross functional knowledge has led to his current role in the Centre of Excellence where he is responsible for Sustainable Development Designs of Shell International’s Retail facilities.

As member of the Board of Directors at the Science School since 2007, Tim is also Chair of the Facilities Committee.

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Lindsay’s values – integrity, honour, a strong work ethic, and an attitude of respect – are the qualities she offers to the Board of Directors at the Calgary Science School.  Touring the school, Lindsay has noticed, and been impressed by, the respectfulness of the students – to their teachers, staff and to each other.  Lindsay is a strong advocate of the inquiry based learning model at CSS.  As someone passionate about science, Lindsay appreciates how being curious and digging deeper will help CSS students grow in their awareness of belonging to a bigger world and hopefully instill a lifelong interest in discovery and understanding of a bigger picture.

Lindsay is excited to be part of the future of CSS as a drive for excellence is achieved both through individual contributions and contributions of the team.  As a member of the Communications Committee, Lindsay will strive to help ‘realize the power of learning through inquiry’.

Cheryl Lemieux, CMA, is the Finance Director for Meyers Norris Penny (MNP), one of the largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada.

Spending the majority of her career in financial roles, Cheryl has been with MNP, in Senior Management positions, since 2001.  Her expertise is financial management leadership; developing teams to drive process and system improvements to heighten accuracy, efficiency and controls as well as providing operational and executive strategic decision support.     Cheryl received her Certified Management Accountant designation in 2002.

Cheryl is actively involved in her community, volunteering with various educational and sporting organizations.   Prior to becoming a parent representative on the Calgary Science School Board in 2008, Cheryl was the treasurer for CSS’s parent council for two years.

Cheryl and her husband Dan have one child who has attended the Calgary Science School since beginning grade four in 2006.   As a parent, Cheryl strongly believes the learning model and culture CSS provides its students will continue to support them beyond their years at the school.

Harold Lemieux, Retired. Graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, BA(66),B.Comm.(68), LLB.(69). Private law practice in Saskatchewan for 3 years. 32 years in the Legal department of Shell Canada Limited, the last 18 years as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Harold has been on the Board of the Science School since 2007 and is currently Vice Chair.