Bobbi Symes is an MA Candidate in the Integrated Studies Program at Athabasca University. She is specializing in healthy aging and community development. Prior to joining BCNAR Bobbi was contracted by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) in the start up phase of the MSFHR Networking Infrastructure Program. This program provides funding to eight population health research networks, one of which is BCNAR. Bobbi has over 15 years in project management and coordination.