Meet the APTEA Board of Directors
Daniel Vincent
President
Daniel Vincent
President
Dan has been with The City of Calgary for over 12 years and has held leadership roles in strategic planning, service delivery, and emergency management. He’s been a member of APTEA for 4 years and is dedicated to advocating for members, fostering strong relationships with management, and growing the association’s membership. Over the past several years, Dan has been leading the Frontline Operations Support (FLOS) team within Water Services delivering frontline services to Calgarians and supporting service delivery across our organization. Dan was recently awarded a One City award for Economic Impact for his work on the Off-site Levy Bylaw. Outside of work, he’s an avid skier and father to two children. He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta.
Deborah Magson
Vice President
Deborah Magson
Vice President
Deb Magson, Executive Advisor to the Director of Collaboration, Analytics, and Innovatio, has been a public servant with the City of Calgary since 2002. Educated at the University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business, Deb’s experience ranges from Project Management to Labour Relations with a keen interest in business strategy. In 2012 Deb was selected and attended the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference and she maintains active involvement in the Alumni mentoring and forming the young leaders of tomorrow. In her spare time, you can find Deb officiating triathlon, swimming, painting, motorcycling, or spending time in her garden. Currently Deb is a member-at-large on the Executive Board of APTEA and she looks forward to serving and growing our membership.
Tianne Cao
Treasurer
Tianne Cao
Treasurer
Tianne joined the City of Calgary in 2025, bringing over 25 years of Human Resources experience and holds a Batchelor of Business Admin degree. She is currently an HR Consultant on the Total Rewards team focused on job evaluations and Compensation initiatives. Outside of work, you’ll find her on the pickleball court, savoring food at restaurants and travelling.
Rouxanna Kanji
Director at Large
Rouxanna Kanji
Director at Large
Rouxanna has been with The City of Calgary sin 2013 and has held leadership roles in Information Technology and Mobility Operations (now called Traffic Services). She’s been a member of APTEA for 3 years and is passionate about building relationships, employee motivation, networking and of course discounts! Rouxanna has been leading the Right-of-Way Management Services Team within Traffic Services for the past few years and has engaged with a variety of groups and industry to build new and efficient processes as well as foster relationships that are mutually beneficial. Rouxanna has been awarded a One City aware for Corporate Impact, for her work and contribution to the Flood Recovery technology project and has been nominated for several others over the years. Outside of work, Rouxanna is an avid baker and mother of two children. She holds an Executive MBA from Athabasca university and a Bachelor of Science from York University, and is a certified is a Legal Assistant
Max Emami
Director at Large
Max Emami
Director at Large
Max Emami is a leader in plans examination oversight and regulatory compliance, currently serving as the Leader of Building Safety Approval at the City of Calgary and the APTEA Board of Directors in 2025. Max brings deep expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership within the municipal building safety sector. With a strong record of guiding complex building permit approval processes across Canada, Max has led high performing teams and advanced consistent, transparent, and efficient regulatory outcomes. His technical foundation includes an M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering, Canadian Building Official registration and ON Municipal Management designation. A committed lifelong learner and global thinker, Max has traveled to more than 30 countries, broadening his perspective on design, culture, and community development.
Allison Fifield
Director at Large
Allison Fifield
Director at Large
Allison has worked for The City since 2012 and has held exempt roles for the majority of that time. She is currently the Community Parks Initiatives Lead in Parks and Open Spaces and has worked in a variety of positions across the organization over the years in Assessment, Supply Management, Corporate Analytics and Innovation – Rights of Way and Parks. She enjoys that working for The City allows the ability to do a variety of work all supporting making life better for Calgarians. She joined APTEA in 2016 and has found value in the networking opportunities, accessing information that is relevant to exempt staff, and access to discounts such as on Broadway tickets. She is excited to be a new Member at Large during the 75th anniversary year and promoting this organization to better support exempt staff. Outside of work, Allison enjoys travelling and going on adventures with her husband and two young sons. Allison holds a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University (Halifax), a Bachelor of Science from Saint Mary’s University (Halifax), a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa, and a Certificate in Strategic Communication management from Ithaca College
Lorelei Higgins
Director at Large
Lorelei Higgins
Director at Large
Lorelei has been at the City of Calgary for 17 years and has held portfolios across the Corporation ranging from the creation of the Calgary Community Addictions Strategy to liaising with Business Improvement Areas to leading the Anti-Racism community stream. Lorelei is currently the Team Lead for the City of Calgary’s Indigenous Relations Office and is working to advance The City of Calgary’s commitments to Truth and Reconciliation. Lorelei has an MBA, with a specialization in leadership. She is passionate about creating bold, open spaces for building peace through cross-cultural learning and the establishment and nurturing of enduring, positive relationships. She is known by her ancestral name as Blue Thunder Spirit Woman. In her time off, Lorelei is usually found adventuring around the world with her family.
Monica Kosinski Noga
Director at Large
Monica Kosinski Noga
Director at Large
Monica has been a lawyer at The City law department since 2011. Monica’s practice focuses on corporate commercial contracts and public procurement law. Over the years Monica has had the privilege to assist and provide legal advice on a variety of impactful projects and programs that contribute to making Calgary a great place to make a life. Monica joined APTEA in 2023 as a Director-at-Large. Being a part of APTEA provides many opportunities for networking across the corporation as well as rewarding opportunities for professional development. In her free time, Monica enjoys spending time and traveling with her family.
Timothy Wild
Director at Large
Timothy Wild
Director at Large
I have been with The City coming up to 25 years. All this time has been with same business unit, admittedly with different names. I started as a Community Social Worker (CSW), then became an Issue Strategist (responsible the poverty and homelessness files), and, subsequently, an acting team lead for Social Policy and Planning and currently as a team lead for the CSW program. I have an MA in history, from the University of Alberta, and an MSW, in community development and policy, from the University of Calgary. This is my fifth term (not consecutive) as a member of the APTEA Board. I joined the Board as I believe we all have an obligation to work for the collective good of our members. This was highlighted particularly during the years of Corporate austerity and beyond, when our salaries were both frozen and undermined by inflation. For me, however, it is not just about income but also about being shown respect (by residents, senior leadership and Council), and experiencing dignity, as professional municipal civil servants. Whilst we are not a bargaining unit, we can still be a powerful voice for Exempt Staff. Beyond work, I am interested in southern African politics, eco-socialism, writing, modern British history, hegemony and power, electoral reform, the class system and travel. On a day-to-day basis, I like cooking, Billy Bragg and irony.
Sharon Colebrook
Director at Large
Sharon Colebrook
Director at Large
I have worked in various areas of Human Resources at The City for over 18 years. For the past ten years, I have been in Compensation. The part I love most about being in this area is learning about all the different work my colleagues do across the organization and seeing the passion they have for their jobs. As a born and raised Calgarian, I am a Flames fan who has held game ticket packs since 2001. The 2004 Stanley Cup run was the highlight of my fandom. Interestingly, I was at a dinner in Newcastle, England in July 2004 where a man from Nigeria mentioned that he knew the Flames lost the in Stanley Cup final. I enjoy travel so much that I made it my goal to visit 30 countries by age 40. Now that I have done 30 by 40, my next goals are to visit all seven continents, circle the globe and, if possible, go to 50 countries by age 50 (COVID definitely put a wrench in that one). A big travel bucket list moment for me was in 2017 when I saw Victoria Falls and did a safari in Zimbabwe. I joined APTEA in 2011 for the discounts to Off Broadway shows, and I recently became a Director at Large in June 2023 to become more involved.