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.
asangster@ifa.ngo
Anna Sangster joined the IFA team as a Project Officer in 2019. She recently graduated from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health with a Master’s in Public Health specializing in Behavioural Health Sciences and Addiction Studies. Anna also hold an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto.. View Profile
kbouzanis@ifa.ngo
Katrina 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
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Berenice 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
syatam@ifa.ngo
Sneha 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
mmistry@ifa.ngo
Mitali joined the IFA as a Project Officer in 2022. She holds both an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Science Policy from the University of Ottawa. View Profile
elewis@ifa.ngo
Elizabeth 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
sahmed@ifa.ngo
Salsabila 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
CMoore@ifa.ngo
Carley 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
Anadarajah@ifa.ngo
Abbira 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
lcolnago@ifa.ngo
Luana 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
Xrodrigues@ifa.ngo
Xavier 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
Dr Jane M Barratt, Ph.D. is a Global Advisor at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) an international non-government organisation with general consultative status with the United Nations and its agencies including formal relations with the World Health Organisation (WHO).View Profile
apatrick@ifa.ngo
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