Shanell Twan

Shanell Twan is the Community Liaison for the Inner City Health and Wellness Program where she leads the Community Advisory Group (CAG), comprised of people with lived experience who provide input and feedback on inner city health care issues. Shanell has successfully collaborated with academic, health, and social sector stakeholders to provide community updates and advice on research priorities and guidance conducting participatory research. She has also been a valuable asset in assisting with developing data collection instruments and supporting participant recruitment and follow up. Shanell is currently working as an Outreach Worker at Streetworks and is a Board Member at the Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs - Alberta Chapter. She is also a Facilitator at the Alberta Alliance Who Educate and Advocate Responsibly (AAWEAR).