Dr. Shelley Spaner

Dr. Shelley Spaner is a Calgary radiologist and partner at Mayfair Diagnostics. She founded the not for profit group Women for Men’s Health  in 2016 – an initiative that encouraged women to become active players in closing the gender gap with respect to health and wellness.  That group was extremely successful - raising more than $2.1 million dollars.  The money raised funded a series of projects in conjunction with the Prostate Cancer Center including the opening of A Men's Health Clinic in 2018, read about the opening here, and culminating in the opening of the Jun Kakawami Legacy Prehabilitation Clinic in 2024.

The group has reorganized in 2024 - widening its mandate to include all members of our community that need help in reaching their health and wellness goals.

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“My father and I used to talk about how great it would be if there was a place people could go to for all of their medical and wellness needs. The Women For Men's Health Initiative was successful in helping to build on a sort of one-stop shop for men’s health,” says Dr. Spaner. “Now we want to extend our reach further. We are excited to work with vulnerable members of our community and help them to reach their health and wellness goals.”

Marco Carducci

Marco Carducci is a professional soccer player and the club captain for Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League. Born and raised in Calgary, Marco was the first CPL player to be called into the Canadian men's national team and is the all-time appearance leader of Cavalry FC. Outside of his playing duties, Marco serves as president of PFA Canada, the players' union representing CPL players. His passion for sport extends to his position in sponsorship and community relations at his local youth soccer club, Calgary Villains FC, and in his role as an ambassador for KidSport Calgary.  

After being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022, Marco has become an advocate for men's health awareness. He works closely with Oneball, a Calgary-based charity focused on supporting patients, increasing awareness, and funding research into testicular cancer. 

Melissa Bond

Melissa Bond is a lawyer in Calgary, serving as a Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Government of Alberta, managing a team of Crown prosecutors.  

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In her 20 years as a Crown prosecutor and in her personal life Melissa has seen the material impact that access to meaningful health programs, education and community support can have on an individual’s quality of life and family relationships.  In 2020, Melissa’s mother was diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disease and she and her family have experienced how challenging navigating the health care system can be and how difficult it can be to find information about, and access to, available resources. 

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Melissa is excited about contributing to the role that WFMHE can play in providing individuals with the tools and support to make healthy choices and improve their quality of life.

Donna Spaner

Donna Spaner is a member of the Law Society of Alberta.  She has worked as a prosecutor for most of her legal career.  

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Until December 2020, she was a member of the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta working regularly as a casual staff nurse, at the Foothills Medical Centre Emergency Department in Calgary, Alberta. 

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She has volunteer experience with the University of Calgary Senate, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta regulatory boards, and with student groups at the University of Calgary Law School.

Donna has a particular interest in wellness, lifelong fitness and equitable access to health resources.

Mason Trafford

Mason Trafford is a seasoned professional athlete, business leader, and community advocate with a passion for building strong, values-driven organizations. Currently serving as the Commercial Director of Cavalry FC, Mason brings over a decade of leadership experience both on and off the pitch.

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A former professional soccer player with a global career spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Mason transitioned seamlessly into executive leadership, where he now oversees business operations, partnerships, and community engagement for one of Canada’s most dynamic football clubs. 

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Mason is deeply committed to using sport as a vehicle for positive social impact. His experience in team-building, corporate governance, and grassroots outreach makes him a valuable contributor to boards focused on youth development, health and wellness, and inclusive access to sport and education.

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He is known for his integrity, thoughtful leadership, and collaborative spirit. As a board member, Mason is driven by a desire to give back to the community and create meaningful, lasting change.

Philip Hoetger

Philip Hoetger is a retired police officer with over 25 years experience serving the Calgary area. With a background in cybercrime, financial crimes and police leadership, Phil now serves and a Director of Information Management.

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For the past 8 years Phil has served on boards allocating provincial and charity grant funding to local organizations. The focus has been on a coordinated approach to deliver social programs that promote healthy individuals and vibrant communities. He brings experience service the community in other local agencies such as Calgary Search and Rescue Association.

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After recent family and personal health care experiences, Phil saw the incredible commitment of professional caregivers in healthcare and the opportunities WFMHE provides to increase opportunities for equity, access and care to everyone in the community.