Board Members
Meet Our 2022-2023 Board Members
Wendy Doughty
President
Wendy Doughty
As a postsecondary educational administrator, Wendy has worked with all orders of government and other funders to deliver programming for adult learners. During her time as an independent program evaluator, she worked with many not-for-profit organizations that provided a variety of resources in the community. Her board governance experience has included a variety of not-for-profit organizations, all of which were experiencing challenges and opportunities. Throughout her career she has balanced these roles with teaching (credit and non-credit).
Sandy McFadyen
Vice-President
Sandy McFadyen
Sandy McFadyen has a keen interest in seniors and their wellbeing. With a BSc in Human Ecology (Family Studies) and an MEd, Sandy recognizes connection and community are critical for our wellbeing and believes SEESA may meet some of those needs. She has volunteering experience with ElderCare Edmonton, Seniors' Financial Empowerment Network, WECAN Food Basket Society, Alberta Human Ecologists and Home Economists Association, UofA Alumni Affairs and Campus Food Bank.
Donald Schick
Treasurer
Donald Schick
Don has been a Chartered Accountant in Edmonton for over 40 years in numerous positions in both public and private Companies. In addition, he has been an independent consultant to various businesses. Board experience in other non-profit and for profit organizations.
Della Paradis
Secretary
Della Paradis
As a newly minted retiree, Della Paradis looks forward to using her ample energy and experience in working with SEESA. With over 20 years experience as a fundraiser, Della actually started her wayward career as a librarian. With degrees from the University of Alberta and the University of Lethbridge, Della is a lifelong learner now focused on developing her artistic practice (drawing and painting). She has been an active volunteer in the community, serving on numerous boards throughout her career, including past-President with the Library Association of Alberta. Since joining SEESA in September 2021, Della has been enjoying the Essentrics and Pound fitness classes and welcomes the opportunity to help build a bright future for this vital organization.
Brenda Johnston
Director
Brenda Johnston
Brenda has lived in the Holyrood area since 1992 and has been a member of SEESA for the past five years. She is a retired provincial government employee and spent the majority of her career in administrative/office management roles. Brenda has been actively volunteering with SEESA as front desk reception, in Tillie’s Cafe, and assisting with SEESA’s social media.
JudyLynn Archer
Past President
JudyLynn Archer
As the founding President & CEO of Women Building Futures, JudyLynn Archer is known for her skills in bringing people together to achieve a shared dream. JudyLynn was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. She is the recipient of the Global TV Woman of Vision Award, an honorary Construction Engineering Technology degree from NAIT and in 2020 JudyLynn was invested as a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.
Georgina Schurman
Director
Georgina Schurman
Recently retired, I offer my energy plus volunteer and work experience (sport club, utility and government) to help the SEESA team navigate our post-Covid world and set up for the future.
Dan Acheson
Director
Dan Acheson
Dan Acheson, a retired teacher and educational administer (school principal), has been a member of SEESA for over fifteen years. During that time he has been involved in a wide range of fitness, social and educational activities. His primary focus, however, has been with the Accidental Drama Club with which he has played a wide variety of roles from villains to ghosts to ambassadors to Santa Claus. He hopes he can make a meaningful contribution to the revitalization of SEESA as it emerges from the pandemic.
Anna Der
Director
Anna Der
Anna Der is a 15 year parent from Holyrood School next door to SEESA and was invited for a tour when SEESA opened its doors. Besides working part-time at Edmonton Co-op as Member Relations staff including editing a newsletter, she juggled her parental caregiving for 3 children in 3 different schools. She also managed to volunteer extensively at the King Edward Park Community League and throughout Edmonton with Neighbourhood Watch and Block Parents! Anna then went on to work for 25 years of leadership at Seniors Non-Profit Programs in Edmonton so she has been able to keep an eye on SEESA, over the years! Plus Anna obtained 2 MacEwan Diploma’s in Volunteer Management in 2005 and Fund Development in 2006. Then she challenged the International Accreditation as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) in Fund Development in 2008. As an award for her hard work supporting Edmontonian’s, Anna was awarded the city of Edmonton’s Mayors Award for Outstanding Services to Persons with Disabilities in 2012.