Healthcare for your community
By your community.
The Foria Team
Our staff are entirely 2SLGBTQ+
Dr. Kate Greenaway
Medical Director・She/Her
Dr. Greenaway has 20 years of experience providing comprehensive care to trans and non-binary individuals.
Dr. Greenaway previously founded Connect-Clinic, a virtual service providing gender-affirming care. Kate now works with Foria to help more people receive the affirming care they need.
Dr. Caley Shukalek
Chief Medical Officer・He/Him
Caley is passionate about evidence-based, patient-centred care, including telemedicine that can provide high quality care from wherever a patient may choose.
He holds an Masters of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, an MD from the University of Calgary and an MSc from the University of Alberta.
Dil Pieris
Operations Lead・They/Them
Dil managed care delivery at Connect-Clinic and is honoured to be able to continue serving trans and gender-diverse folx at Foria.
They have a health studies and psychology degree and a graduate certificate in addiction and mental health.
Dan Udy
Content Manager・He/Him
Dan is a health writer and educator with expertise in HIV, sexual health and gender-affirming care.
He holds a PhD from King’s College London and master’s and undergraduate degrees from the University of Oxford.
Thomas Trombetta
Senior Manager, Community & Development・They/He
Thomas is an HIV prevention and 2SLGBTQ+ health advocate and educator. Their background is in sociology and harm reduction, with a focus on community engagement and partnership building.
Your Alberta Clinicians
Expert care from people like you
Dr. Emma Gibbons
Physician・She/Her
Dr. Gibbons is a family physician who specializes in 2SLGBTQ+ health, addictions and the health of marginalized communities. She is determined to make gender-affirming care more accessible in Alberta.
Dr. Stephanie Hudson
Physician・She/Her
Dr. Stephanie Hudson has been a practicing family physician since 2020. She was born and raised in Alberta and is passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the 2SLGBTQ+ folks of her beautiful home province.
Kemo Terzic
Registered Nurse・He/Him
Kemo prides himself on collaborating with patients to ensure their needs are met. He takes a harm reduction, 2SLGBTQ+-affirming, and patient-centred approach to care.
Kemo holds a bachelor of nursing degree from Mount Royal University and has been a Clinical Instructor at the University of Calgary.
Mason Flatla
Registered Psychotherapist・He/Him
Mason believes that the most meaningful therapy is grounded in relationships of trust, compassion, authenticity and collaboration.
Mason doesn’t shy away from using the power of humour (including cheesy jokes!) and also draws from his lived experience as a transgender person.
Community Advisory Committee
Our team of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse advisors.
Alex
27・She/They
Alex is a professional animator, transcriptionist and data annotator contributing to the development of artificial intelligence. She enjoys reading, animation, playing video games, singing, and dancing.
Alistaire
26・They/Them
Alistaire loves space, rainbows and sci-fi (especially X-Files). They are passionate about helping people, animals and the environment.
Drew
29・She/They
Drew is a health care professional that also identifies as gender diverse. In their spare time, they enjoy local music, long walks by the river, and snuggling their cat.
Ellis
23・he/him
Ellis is an autistic Hozier lover with a really big interest in gaming. He plays Borderlands and Overwatch, and loves all things fantasy.
Eve
24・She/Her
Eve is a trans woman who is very interested in all things STEM and art. She plays the piano, draws, does advanced math, learns about medicine, makes websites and games, dabbles with machine learning and physics, and meditates a lot.
Ezio
18・He/Its
Ezio is a bear of all trades, master of few, and also a huge nerd. He loves all things DnD and is a doll collector as well!
Jai
45・He/Him
Jai has an Honours degree in Social Services Work and a Bachelor's degree in Social and Community Development. He is also an avid gamer, both video and table top, and loves a good night singing karaoke.
Lindsay
43・She/Her
Lindsay has spent her career supporting and encouraging the growth and development of others. She is an advocate of perpetual learning and knowledge sharing. Lindsay is a proud mom of two sons.
Melissa
She/Her
Melissa is a proud and passionate activist, volunteer and awesome mountain girl. She has previously volunteered with Calgary Trans and Dyke March, TESA and Banff Pride. She also serves as a Community Group Facilitator with Skipping Stone Foundation.
Patrice
32・They/Them
Patrice is an AMAB transfeminine person who spends their free time playing video games, watching competitive reality TV shows and supporting queer youth.
Stephanie
38・She/Her
Stephanie is a dedicated community support worker with a passion for empowering others. She loves nature, animals, Nordic spirituality and supporting the queer community.
Taz
30・They/He
Taz is a multidisciplinary artist and educator who loves learning new languages and skills. This astrology enthusiast can often be found collecting hobbies, clothes, games, and tattoos.
Have health costs that aren't covered? Connect Fund can help.
Connect Fund is a non-profit organization partnered with Foria that provides financial assistance for 2SLGBTQ+ healthcare costs.
Any community member with healthcare costs that are not covered by provincial health insurance can apply – this includes surgeries, travel and accommodation for surgeries, and counselling.