Farid has over 20 years of strategic and operational experience in complex healthcare environments, including hospital and community care settings within British Columbia and Alberta. Prior to co-founding Optima Living, he held key positions at the Ministry of Health in BC and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. He currently manages the operations of Optima Living, a company that operates 39 communities specializing in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. He has previously held the position of Adjunct Clinical Professor for the Department of Health Care and Epidemiology within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Farid has served as the city convenor of the World Partnership Walk, the Aga Khan Council for Canada (CFC), and the National Ismaili Tariqa and Religious Education Board for Canada (ITREB). He was a founding board member of Effective Pricing Solutions (EPS), a premier national purchasing group representing over 12,000 beds across Canada.

Narmin is a Chartered Accountant and Partner in KPMG’s Management Consulting practice and geographic Management Consulting leader for the Prairies at KPMG. Narmin focuses on helping organizations transform and assists her clients with defining their future vision and objectives, developing go forward roadmaps and implementation of new service delivery models, processes and technology to drive more organizational value. She is an experienced program leader with over 20 years of professional services experience. Born and raised in Calgary, Narmin is passionate about giving back to the community and has served in various roles including as a Member of the Ismaili Council for the Prairies where she supported an initiative to alleviate poverty in the community and Chairman of the Ismaili Grants and Review Board for the Prairies.

Rahim Talib is a corporate M&A Lawyer by profession.  After four years of corporate
practice, he left Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in 2003 to pursue the world of business.  In
14 years as President and CEO of Meadowfresh Dairy Corporation, Rahim was
responsible for the stewardship of manufacturing and distribution operations. During this
time, Meadowfresh grew exponentially into a significant player in the Canadian dairy
processing industry.   In 2014, Talmont Foods Inc., a company owned by Rahim and his
brother, acquired MadeFresh Foods Inc. — a fresh food processing and distribution
business based in western Canada which Rahim oversees as CEO.  Rahim and his
brother also own Talmont Investments Inc., a business focused on the acquisition and
development of mostly industrial and retail real estate.  His volunteer history includes
Board of Director roles with the BC Food Processors Association and the BC Dairy
Council and a number of leadership roles within the Ismaili Muslim Community.  Rahim
currently serves as the Member for Community Assets on the Aga Khan Council for
Canada.  Rahim is also an active member of Young President’s Organization Gold
(YPO), BC Chapter.

Karim Punja is a senior finance and operations executive with over 20 years of
experience leading teams across technology, energy, telecommunications, and nonprofit
sectors. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at ZayZoon, a financial wellness
platform supporting workers through earned wage access and related services.

Karim has led high-performing finance and operations teams in both small startups and
large organizations, guiding companies through periods of growth, transformation, and
strategic planning. He has also successfully led debt and equity financing rounds
totaling over $150 million to support long-term development and scale.

He is deeply committed to working with organizations and projects that are grounded in
strong purpose, where impact and mission are at the core of the work.

Dr. Zahra Shajani is the President of the Aga Khan Council for the Prairies, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping community initiatives that improve quality of life for the community andthose amongst whom it lives.

Professionally, she is the Associate Dean Undergraduate Practice Education with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary where she is also serving as an Associate Professor. She is a dedicated advocate for health promotion and is committed to creating supportive environments and building relationships to foster overall health.

Dr. Shajani is the Co-Chair for the Global Network of Public Health Nursing, and collaborates on an international level to address public health challenges. Her involvement as a board
member for Generations Calgary, a multi-generational complex, reflects her dedication to supporting diverse age groups.

Dr. Shajani has made contributions through her research and publications. She has co-authored textbooks and written chapters on community and family nursing, showcasing her expertise and dedication to advancing nursing knowledge. Her multifaceted contributions underscore her passion for creating positive change in health, education, and quality of life.

Feisal is the Senior Vice President, Health Partnerships & Transformation, Home Health Services for CBI Health.  CBI Health is one of Canada’s largest home health and physical rehabilitation companies.  He is an accomplished healthcare leader who has worked in senior leadership positions in all facets of the healthcare system – policy, public, private, corporate, and early stage. He was also a Principal at Ernst & Young in the Asia Pacific region, carrying out numerous post-merger integration and strategic planning efforts in New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia. He is currently a lecturer in the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine’s Precision Health program.

Feisal is the current Chair of the Alberta Continuing Care Association and sits on the Board of Healthcare Excellence Canada – a federally funded pan-Canadian Health Organization that works with partners to spread innovations, build capability and catalyze policy changes for safe and high-quality healthcare.  He is the past Chair of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, the professional association for Canada’s 4,000+ health leaders and industry executives.

Fatima has been practicing as legal counsel with the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) since 2012 prior to which she was an associate lawyer with the Canadian law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.

As a Legal Manager with the AESO, Fatima has appeared before the Alberta Utilities Commission and leads her team in providing proactive strategic and legal advice on a diversity of regulatory, corporate, and commercial matters. She also serves as chair of the AESO’s Health and Safety Committee and chairs an employee resource group that focuses on developing an open and inclusive environment for women to amplify their careers through connection and network. Fatima also serves as treasurer of the southern Alberta branch of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA), a division of the Canadian Bar Association.

In a volunteer capacity, Fatima was a trained instructor with Alberta’s Board governance program providing training to not for profit boards on governance related matters. She has also served as Chair of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board and was the Diamond Jubilee Programs and Activities Convener in the Prairies. Fatima is a recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal, a medal awarded for significant contributions to fellow Alberta citizens, their community and to Alberta.