Kathy Alves is an executive leader with over 15 years of experience in non-profit in municipal, provincial, national and international capacities.
She has 16 years of experience with group benefits, supporting many of Alberta's largest and most complex employer plans. Kathy prides herself in her ability to establish and nurture inclusive relationships with diverse local and international stakeholders in the public and private sectors including non-profits, government, corporate partners, education, staff, and volunteers. Having spent three years at Bredin Centre for Career Advancement as Senior Director of Operations, when Kathy moved on to take her current role with Alberta Blue Cross, she did not want to walk away from her passion for the work Bredin Centre does in Alberta to support those facing barriers to employment and was excited to be approved as a Board member in January of 2024. Kathy sits on the Board Development committee.