Gloria Levi is the founder and former coordinator of Integrated Care Advocacy, dedicated to advocate for a non-fragmented, team-oriented delivery system of  health care to elders in the community. She was a Councilor on Coquitlam City Council from 1981-1984, when she resigned for personal reasons. She is a gerontologist with more than 30 years in the field. Ms. Levi holds a B.A. from State University of Iowa, an M.A, from Oregon University and a graduate certificate in gerontology from the Center for Aging at University of Oregon. She has been a recreation therapist, social worker, author, and activist. Her book, “Dealing with Memory Changes As You Grow Older” has been printed in six languages. She was the founder of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Vancouver from 1997-2004.