Lena Hozaima serves as the associate director, advancement for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta where she oversees funding of clinical and research learner supports for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Elderly Community Care and Rural Medicine. Known for her warm, compassionate and energetic personality (and love of chocolate!), she is recognized for her strong communication, exceptional collaborative donor relationship building, proposal writing, analysis and research skills. During her short time at UAlberta, her professionalism and dedication in building relationships between the faculty departments, Advancement office and campus corporate partners, increased donor trust to open funding opportunities for the faculty and university. Through her innovative strategic planning, leadership qualities and spirit of inter-departmental team collaboration approach, Lena successfully secured a $5 million donation during her first 10 months at UAlberta. Lena was previously at Langara College Foundation prior to her term appointment at UAlberta and is an alumna of UBC (Advanced Nursing Degree), University of Manitoba (BSc.Hons; MSc.) and Queen’s University Smith’s School of Business Executive Certification Program.