President
Dr. Linda Furlini
DR. LINDA FURLINI, President
Linda Furlini holds a Ph.D. from McGill University and is deeply committed to improving the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities who require long-term care, as well as supporting their unpaid caregivers (family and friends). She recently led a major research study for Handicap-Vie-Dignité (HVD) exploring the experiences of long-term care residents and their informal caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study highlighted key challenges and proposed practical solutions to improve well-being and quality of life.
Her professional, academic, clinical, and volunteer experience—alongside her own role as a family caregiver—has shaped a compassionate and informed perspective on aging, disability, and caregiver support. In addition to her advocacy and research work, Linda Furlini has extensive experience in human research ethics, promoting ethical practices and providing education to members of the research community. Regardless of the nature of the work, she brings expertise, deep commitment, and empathy to it.