Nicole Wakulich
Nicole Wakulich BKin Medical Coordinator Nicole graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Kinesiology with distinction and an embedded certificate in leadership studies. Throughout her University degree, she was a swimming coach. Nicole has always had a passion for sport, playing competitive soccer throughout her athletic career. After sustaining a career-ending injury, she […]
Marianne Portelance
Marianne Portelance BHPED Coordinator, Performance Services Marianne completed her Bachelor of Health and Physical Education with a major in Physical Literacy and a minor in Psychology from Mount Royal University. While completing her undergrad, she worked as a personal trainer at the YMCA and volunteered as an events coordinator for the Outlier Surf Club. For the […]
Ashley Hudson
Ashley Hudson Coordinator, Business Operations A Calgary native, Ashley has a long history in sport, from softball and track to endurance running. She holds a Kinesiology degree from the University of Lethbridge, where she balanced academics with coaching high school volleyball and marathon training. For over a decade, she has built a diverse career in […]
Madeline Cosh
Madeline Cosh BKin, CAT (C) Medical Coordinator Madeline graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. That same year she completed her Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University. During her athletic therapy program, Madeline developed a special interest in concussions after working with high-risk athletes. Wanting to be able to […]
Nathan Hargrave
Nathan Hargrave BKin Medical Coordinator Nathan graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He transferred from the University of Saskatchewan where he took courses while playing Jr. A hockey. During his athletic career, Nathan enjoyed the science in the medicine behind the sport, in particular the concussions. This interest led […]
Kelly Quipp
Kelly Quipp MKin Lead, Exercise Physiology / Sport Physiologist Kelly has worked in high performance sport for over 20 years. Her leadership at the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta involves staff and student training and mentorship, quality assurance of data collection, and advancement and development of physiological protocols for athlete testing and monitoring. Her role also […]
Miranda Sallis
Miranda Sallis MBA Manager, Performance Services Miranda has over 10 years of sport business experience, and is our current Manager of Performance Services at CSIAB. Prior to joining the CSIAB team in 2013, Miranda worked as the executive director of Alberta Sport Development Centre NW. Completing her MBA was a means to unite best business […]
Dr. David Smith
David Smith PhD, MSc, BPE, Dip.PE Sport Science Consultant Dr. David Smith is Director of Sport Science for the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta and Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. Over the last 38 years, Dr. Smith has worked as an exercise physiologist with Canada’s top coaches in sports including swimming, speed skating, […]