The Dr. Barrie Strafford Centre for Learning, Innovation, and Quality is a centre at The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) that brings together various roles within the organization dedicated to innovation, organizational learning, quality improvement and research to further BSF's mission 'to be an innovative force in optimizing wellbeing and enriching lives.'
CLIQ drives continuous innovation, learning and quality improvement within BSF. The centre forms alliances and crafts innovative solutions that promise far-reaching impact on the future of work, aging, and community support systems, solving challenges from the inside, out. The role of the centre is also focused on extending the value of our findings and solutions to other organizations and, most crucially, effecting a meaningful social impact.
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is a registered Canadian charity established in 1975 by Dr. Barrie I. Strafford in memory of his late wife, Brenda. The organization was founded out of compassion, under the guiding principle to cater to humanity, creating a legacy in Brenda’s name that would perpetuate her desire to give back to the community in a meaningful way. From innovation in seniors care, to championing research and education, to providing housing and support for women and families fleeing domestic abuse and families at risk of homelessness, to healthcare in the Caribbean, The Brenda Strafford Foundation has a proud history of serving seniors and those in need since 1975.
Located together in a collaborative space, the Dr. Barrie Strafford Centre for Learning, Innovation & Quality will work closely with the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging at the vanguard of where research meets practice.
The Brenda Strafford Centre On Aging is a strategic research collaboration between The Brenda Strafford Foundation and the University of Calgary:
The Dr. Barrie Strafford Centre For Learning, Innovation, And Quality is a BSF Centre with a focus on organizational learning, advancements in quality, and advancements in health, wellness, and care:
