Secretariat
IFA serves, creates and inspires its members through a team of dynamic hard-working individuals that push boundaries and generate opportunities.
Come and talk with our team about what they do, why we do it and for whom. The Secretariat is a learning environment for all of us, sharing the excitement of new-found knowledge and the opportunities for personal growth.
Gregor Sneddon SECRETARY GENERAL. Appointed Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing in November 2024, Gregor Sneddon brings a deep commitment to justice, equity, and the rights of older persons. A visionary and collaborative leader, Gregor has worked at the intersection of ageing, humanitarian response, and community development - both in Canada and globally. View Profile
Sonia Hsiung CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Sonia joined the IFA team as the Chief Strategy Officer in April 2025. With experience managing operations and multi-sectoral projects in Canadian and international community-based organizations spanning from health care, poverty reduction, food security, housing, newcomer settlement to women’s empowerment, Sonia is keen to bring the strengths of diverse people and sectors together to build equitable, resilient and more connected communities. View Profile
Jessilyn Forigo SENIOR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT Jessilyn Forigo is a strategic leader and relationship builder with more than 20 years of experience advancing mission-driven initiatives across the nonprofit, post-secondary, and public sectors. View Profile
Katrina Bouzanis DIRECTOR, POLICY, ADVOCACY AND INNOVATIONKatrina joined the IFA team as a Project Officer in 2021. She is a recent graduate from McMaster University’s MSc. Global Health Program, and holds a BSc. in Microbiology and Immunology with Honours from Dalhousie University. Since embarking on her global health studies, Katrina has been involved in various health research projects and initiatives. View Profile
Berenice Anaya DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONSBerenice joined the IFA team in November 2020. She has a BA in Communications and Digital Media from the ITESM in Monterrey, Mexico and an MSc in Business and Management from the University of Strathclyde where she graduated with Honours. View Profile
Cara Murdoch EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTCara joined the IFA team as the Executive Assistant to the Secretary General in January 2025. She has had a passion for ageing since her days at university... View Profile
Roxana Badiei POLICY AND ADVOCACY SPECIALISTRoxana joined the IFA team as a Policy and Advocacy Specialist in 2025. With a diverse academic background in health and business, along with professional experience in policy development, research, and program implementation, she brings a strong understanding of the broader global health policy landscape. View Profile
Sneha Y Yatam ACCOUNTS AND OFFICE MANAGERSneha joined the IFA team as an Accounts and Office Manager in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration(Project Management) from Yorkville University, Toronto, where she graduated with Honours. View Profile
Elizabeth Lewis SENIOR POLICY AND PROJECT COORDINATORElizabeth has recently started the role of Project and Policy Coordinator at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) in 2024. Elizabeth brings a robust academic background with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Western Ontario, and a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Toronto. View Profile
Salsabila Ahmed POLICY AND PROJECT COORDINATORSalsabila has recently started the role of Project and Policy Coordinator at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) in April 2024. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in Psychology and Human Biology. She is a current graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University, focusing on health equity measures. Additionally, she is certified in Clinical Research from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. View Profile
Carley Moore POLICY AND PROJECT COORDINATORCarley joined the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) as a Policy and Project Coordinator in 2024, bringing a wealth of academic skills and hands-on experience. She earns her Master of Public Health from the University of Toronto, specializing in Aging, Palliative, and Support Care Across the Life Course in June 2024. Carley completed her BA (Hons.) at the University of Toronto in 2022, where she pursued a double major in Health Studies and Ethics Society and Law, with a minor in Political Science View Profile
Abbira Nadarajah POLICY AND PROJECT COORDINATORAbbira recently started the role of Project and Policy Coordinator at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) in 2024. Abbira brings robust work experience in academic, government, and non-government settings. View Profile
Luana Colnago MEDIA, MARKETING, AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERLuana joined the IFA team in 2022. She has a BA in Communication Studies (Publicity and Advertising) from FAESA University in Brazil, and a diploma in Media Communication from Humber College, Canada, where she graduated with honours. View Profile
Xavier Rodrigues CONFERENCE AND EVENTS COORDINATORXavier recently joined the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) as Conference and Events Coordinator in September 2024, bringing over 12 years of experience in conference... View Profile
Claudia Delgadillo SOCIAL MEDIA AND SEO SPECIALISTClaudia joined the IFA team as a Social Media and SEO Specialist in January 2025. Claudia is a passionate marketer with over nine years of experience elevating brands through strategic content creation and innovative social media strategies. View Profile
Ashney Patrick MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND INNOVATION LEAD (on leave)Ashney Patrick joined the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) in February 2021 as a Communications Officer. She quickly proved herself to be a valuable asset to the team, and in April 2021, she was promoted to the role of Marketing, Communications, Innovation Lead. View Profile
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