The Insurance Institute of Northern Alberta  (IINA)

Empowering insurance careers

At IINA we are continually growing and evolving to meet the educational needs of Alberta’s thriving p&c insurance industry. 

Governing Council Members

Our volunteers are integral to Institute governance as their contributions directly impact the success of our event activities and educational endeavors. Members of the Executive Committee serve two-year terms, while Voting Board Members are elected annually. Only members in good standing may be appointed to the Council.
If you would like to make a difference and give back to the insurance industry, If you would like to make a difference and give back to the insurance industry, contact us for more information on the Council and other volunteer opportunities.

Executive Committee

President
Nicholas Fonseca, MBA, CTAJ, CIP
Executive Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer
Shelora Lopez, CIP - The Co-Operators
Vice President – Academic Division
Brian Gallimore, CIP - Peace Hills General Insurance

Vice President – Professional Division
Phillip McDougall, CIP - SGI Canada
Past President
Ingrid Butler-Sieben, FCIP - Aviva Canada Inc.

Seminars Committee

Chair
Karen Bushie, CIP - Lloyd Sadd Insurance
Co-chair
Dillon Johnson, FCIP - Northbridge Insurance

Education Committee

Chair
Lilliana Chalifoux, CIP - Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
Co-Chair
Zainab Nuristani, FCIP, CRM - Wawanesa Mutual Insurance

Operations Committee

Chair
Jennifer Marsh, FCIP - Wawanesa Mutual Insurance
Co-Chair
Brandi Sykes, CIP - Intact Insurance

Symposium Committee

Chair
Mark Lyrette, CIP - Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers
Co-Chair
Shamair Turner, CIP - Suncorp Valuations