Executive Leadership Team

Jennifer McCue leads Bethany Care Society with a deep commitment to advancing care for seniors and adults with complex needs. A registered nurse, she holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Health Administration and is a Certified Health Executive (CHE) with the Canadian College of Health Leaders. She is also a Fellow of the Ivey Business School Community Shift program.

Jennifer brings extensive healthcare leadership experience, including leading multi-million-dollar projects focused on strengthening care delivery and operational excellence. She has a particular interest in the design of care environments that support people living with dementia.

She is a former Chair and Board member of the Alberta Continuing Care Association and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Bethany Care Foundation. Jennifer also mentors students through the University of Calgary Scholars Academy program. In 2023, she received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for her contributions to seniors’ care in Alberta.

Nancy Hughes oversees operations across Bethany’s care homes, housing communities, and programs, ensuring residents and families receive compassionate, high-quality care. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Calgary, along with a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Alberta.

With more than four decades of healthcare leadership experience, Nancy has focused much of her work on improving care systems, strengthening access to services, and designing more effective service delivery models.

She has played a key leadership role in several major healthcare capital projects, including the design and commissioning of Calgary’s South Health Campus and Bethany Riverview, Bethany’s purpose-built home for dementia care.

Rachael Golembuski provides financial and corporate leadership that supports Bethany’s long-term sustainability and growth. 

Before joining Bethany in 2026, Rachael served as Chief Financial Officer at a large privately-owned IT services and solutions company where she led a broad range of operational and financial functions. She was previously Chief Audit Officer at a credit union and held senior assurance and risk leadership roles at ATB Financial, the largest Alberta-based financial institution. Rachael began her career in Montreal, Quebec at a multinational professional services firm in business risk services. 

Rachael is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA, US) and is fluently bilingual in English and French. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Distress Centre Calgary, currently serving as Treasurer and Chair of the Audit Committee.”

Steven Friesen leads Bethany’s research and innovation initiatives, advancing new ideas that improve care and support better outcomes for residents and families.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Environmental Design from the University of Calgary and brings more than 20 years of experience in health services research and program evaluation across Alberta’s public and non-profit healthcare sectors. At Bethany, he helped develop the organization’s Integrated Quality Management System and continues to support evidence-based improvements in care delivery.

His work also explores how the design of care environments influences health, well-being, and quality of life.

Dana Penner leads clinical operations across Bethany’s care homes, with a focus on enhancing quality of care and quality of life for residents.

With more than 30 years of healthcare experience, Dana has played a key role in developing innovative programs that support individuals with complex health needs. Her work has helped shape initiatives such as Bethany’s Alternate Level of Care and Young Adult Programs.

She holds Bachelor and Master of Nursing degrees from Athabasca University and is nationally certified in Gerontological Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association. She remains active in professional leadership and currently serves as Secretary for the Canadian College of Health Leaders Southern Alberta Chapter.

Amtul Siddiqui leads the Bethany Care Foundation, engaging donors, partners, and the broader community in supporting Bethany’s mission.

An accomplished fundraising and nonprofit leader, Amtul has previously held leadership roles with the Calgary Health Foundation, Vivo for Healthier Generations, and the Canadian Red Cross. During her time with the Red Cross, she served as national fundraising lead for the 2013 Alberta floods and 2016 Alberta wildfires. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and began her career with an internship at the U.S. Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C.

Beyond Bethany, she serves as Chair of the Calgary Police Commission, President of the Canadian Association of Police Governance, and is on the Governor General’s Order of Merit Committee.

Katherine Jones leads Bethany’s Human Resources team, supporting a high-performing, people-first culture through strategic HR leadership, trusted partnerships, and practical guidance.

Katherine spent over 25 years leading a broad range of HR functions with Shaw Communications and Aramark Canada. She is passionate about developing leaders and improving organizational performance by building strong, lasting relationships and sustainable practices. She has also led diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, partnering with leaders to embed inclusive practices across the employee experience. Prior to joining Bethany, she provided consulting support to the BC forestry sector and several not-for-profit and public sector organizations, helping address business needs related to human resources, safety, and mental health concerns.

Katherine attained her Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, and she holds diplomas and certificates from the University of Alberta and NAIT in biological sciences, human resources, and occupational health and safety.