Increasing Access to Healthy Living For All
Cardea Health Consulting Inc. is a health promotion consulting firm that has been in operation since 2000. Our organization works exclusively to promote healthy and positive aging. Our advisors and consultants combine professional qualifications, extensive experience, and specialized knowledge and are committed to delivering services based on the most current, innovative, and evidence-based information.
Kate Milne
Founder and Principal Consultant
With over three decades of experience working in health promotion, Kate Milne is a Healthy Aging Specialist dedicated to transforming workplaces and cities into age-friendly environments. She is passionate about fostering inclusive communities, supporting healthy aging, and well-being.
As the founder of Cardea Health Consulting, Kate also supports organizations in valuing and optimizing the potential of their experienced workforce. Her expertise in health promotion, workplace wellbeing, women's health, and age-friendly initiatives has made her a sought-after speaker and consultant.
You can learn more about her background and experience on LinkedIn.
Dr. Georgi Toma
Workplace Mental Health Advisor
Dr. Toma is the founder of Heart and Brain Works and a researcher at the University of Auckland. Her areas of expertise include workplace mental health, psychosocial hazards, resilience interventions and wellbeing. She has a breadth of experience across different sectors and a pragmatic approach to organizational wellbeing.
Dr. Toma is the creator of The Wellbeing Protocol, a mental health and resilience intervention shown to significantly improve mental wellbeing and reduce burnout. You can find more information about Dr. Toma's work by visiting her website:Â www.heartbrainworks.org
Teresa Isabel Dias
Menopause in the Workplace Advisor
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist with 25 years of professional experience. She became a Menopause Practitioner (MSCP) certified by the Menopause Society and founded MenopausED, a virtual women’s health practice, to help women navigate the stages of menopause and live a vibrant and productive life.
Teresa is breaking the last health taboo in the workplace - menopause. You can find more information about Teresa's work by visiting her website: www.menopaused.org
Valerie Travis
Canadian Employee Benefits Advisor
For over 25 years, Valerie has guided Canadian employers to sustainable benefits strategies that align with who they are – or aspire to be – in supporting employee wellbeing.Â
As founder of bespoke benefit solutions, she collaborates with employers to accomplish benefits projects such as surveys, audits, new plan launches, and benefits education.
bespoke’s unique project-based approach adapts to fit your needs, goals, and budget and works alongside your existing partners.
She invites you to learn how bespoke can design creative solutions tailored to your benefits challenges – and bring these ideas to life – at www.bespokebenefitsolutions.com.
Anna Orenstein-Cardona
Workplace Financial Educator
Anna Orenstein-Cardona, a Puerto Rican native and NFEC-certified financial educator and author, is the founder of Wear Your Money Crown®. Armed with a Bachelor of Science degree in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from MIT, Anna boasts over two decades of senior leadership roles on Wall Street and in the City of London.
Committed to reshaping financial education, Anna challenges the conventional wisdom of a one-size-fits-all approach. Her mission is to provide a holistic perspective on financial empowerment, going beyond technicalities to address money mindsets, cultural nuances, and the diverse experiences of individuals, with a particular focus on women and people of colour.
Anna's deep understanding spans the intricacies of financial systems on both sides of the Atlantic, providing a global perspective that enriches her strategic approach to financial education and empowerment. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she possesses a unique proficiency that allows her to expertly craft bespoke, educational, engaging, and inclusive solutions tailored for both corporate entities and educational institutions.
Cliff Feng
Accessibility ConsultantÂ
Cliff Accessibility Consulting specializes in accessibility in the built environment, community planning, and inclusive wayfinding signage design.
Cliff Feng MCP RHFAC, the Principal and Prime Consultant, is dedicated to enhancing accessibility for everyBODY. He holds a Master’s degree in Community Planning and works as an Associated Project Manager with Vancouver Island University. Additionally, he serves on the Technical Committee for Wayfinding and Signage at Accessibility Standards Canada, as well as ISO Technical Committee 145 for Public Information Symbols, Signs, and Guidance Systems. With professional experience in RHFAC audits and accessibility assessments, he has worked extensively on accessibility improvement projects in the built environment, the development and implementation of inclusive way finding signage standards, and land use planning for vulnerable populations.
