About Us

Dr. Aleksandra Mineyko, MD FRCPC (Away Until July 2026)

Dr. Aleksandra Mineyko is a practicing pediatric neurologist. Her work focuses on supporting learners experiencing academic difficulty while partnering with program directors and faculty to strengthen learning environments. Her interests include faculty development, assessment literacy, and the design of humane, growth-oriented learning supports grounded in caring integrity, respect, and realistic optimism. Her approach to medical education is informed by developmental neuroscience and by how people learn, adapt, and how the brain changes over time. Outside of medicine, she is an avid mountain biker, where challenge, failure, and iterative learning are integral to progress. Together, these perspectives guide her commitment to research-informed innovation, national collaboration, and cultural change in medical education that counters perfectionism, reduces stigma, and embraces failure as a meaningful part of professional development.

Dr. Farah Jivraj

Farah was born and raised in Calgary and has studied in various countries at Johns Hopkins University (BA), University College Dublin (Medicine) and University of British Columbia (Rural Family Medicine Residency). She is a practicing family physician with an interest in clinical education and sexual health. She has a focus on supporting learners experiencing academic difficulty and their program directors. 

Outside of medicine, she loves to travel and explore different environments, cultures, food, and historical perspectives. She aims to approach the world with curiosity and is a student of mindfulness.

Erin Weir, BFA BEd MEd

Erin is a Calgary-based adult educator with a special interest in individualized learning strategies and how they intersect with resident learning and wellness. With a firm belief that we all need some help sometimes, she is dedicated to dispelling the misconception that support is solely reserved for those in academic difficulty.

If you are looking for assistance with case presentations, Erin has an extensive background in theatre and public speaking. This diverse skill set allows her to offer innovative approaches to enhancing communication, presentation skills, and public speaking process.

Michelle Sande, MC, BComm

Michelle has extensive experience in learner advising, career coaching, and human resources. She takes a strengths-based advising approach and enjoys supporting residents in reaching their goals and overcoming challenges. She can help learners in various areas including communication, study strategies, time management, goal setting, and writing skills. 

Natasha Tekeste, B.Comm, M.Ed