Sheila Venman, Foundation Chair

Sheila Venman is an accomplished executive and former member of the Canadian Forces, bringing more than three decades of diverse experience in operations management, human resources, and financial management to her role as Chair of the Perley Health Foundation. With her unique blend of industry and military experience, corporate leadership, and dedication to community service, Sheila Venman is poised to make a lasting impact as Chair of the Perley Health Foundation.

Prior to her appointment as Chair, Sheila was Vice-Chair of the Foundation, where she played a pivotal role in the successful $10 million capital campaign to transform care for Seniors and Veterans.

Sheila holds an MBA from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph. Currently, she is the principal consultant at Sparked Solutions, where her clients include Canadian Defence companies, as well as AedoAI Inc., a leading provider of data-driven solutions and services for construction companies.

Her impressive career includes six years as Vice President of Human Resources and Communication for Discovery Air. Before that, Sheila held the position of Vice President of Finance, Human Resources and Administration at Top Aces, an air combat training provider to the Canadian and German forces.

Sheila's journey in leadership began in the Canadian Armed Forces, where she served as a Communication Officer for 12 years.

Outside of work and volunteering duties, Sheila enjoys playing golf with family and friends.