Meet Our Team

Dedicated to building a healthier future through the enhancement and acceleration of research.

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Samantha Mapletoft
Provincial Manager

As Provincial Manager of the program, Samantha is committed to advancing health knowledge about cancer and chronic disease. In her role she is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of Healthy Future Sask.  

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Jing Zhang
Biosample Coordinator

In her role as biosample coordinator, Jing is responsible for all work involving biosample collection, processing and storage. Jing ensures the quality of biosamples and the accuracy of their records by designing workflows, standardizing operation procedures and monitoring quality.

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Maya Vu
Program and Policy Consultant

Maya Vu is a Program and Policy Consultant for Healthy Future Sask. Maya ensures the successful operation of HFS by overseeing ethics and regulatory compliance, optimizing project workflows, creating standard operating procedures, conducting process evaluations, and managing data quality.

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Joy Yaneza
Technical Assistant

An experienced laboratory technologist, Joy Yaneza serves as a technical assistant for Healthy Future Sask. She is responsible for collecting physical measurements and biological samples, and biological sample processing. Joy is committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience for study participants.

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Jodi Langridge
Administrative Assistant

Jodi is the Administrative Assistant for the Healthy Future Sask. She ensures the smooth operations of daily activities. Jodi is the first point of contact for participants and is always happy to answer questions and provide support.   

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Sheena Nkachukwu
Communications Consultant

Sheena is a Communications Consultant with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. She is responsible for the strategic communications, content review, creation and promotion of HFS. Her knowledge and experience allow her to blend creativity and strategy into every project.