Our Team
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Aliza Shupac
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Hi, I’m Aliza. I’m a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist and mom of two. I set up the practice that I wish had existed when I was becoming a parent. We offer the support that all women deserve.
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Athena Harris
MSW PRACTICUM STUDENT
Hi, I’m Athena. I am a therapist intern completing my Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor, following my Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work from Laurentian University. Along with my many years of studying and certifications, my approach is rooted in advocacy, empathy, cultural humility, and the belief that healing happens when people feel seen, safe, and empowered.
Additionally, I am known for a warm, approachable presence and genuine smile. I believe that creating a safe, non-judgemental, and positive space is the first step toward healing. I have worked in many roles over the past decade supporting single parents, family mediation, facilitating child friendly environments, and providing life skills trainings to families.
I am passionate about supporting families in building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, and reclaiming their narratives. As an intern, I will work under clinical supervision to provide thoughtful, ethical support tailored to each client’s unique story. Whether supporting individuals through crisis or helping families work toward long-term goals, I also bring professionalism, compassion, and uplifting energy to every interaction
Board of Directors
Kania Lou
Kania Lou is a Creative Producer driven by a love for storytelling, and today works in event production, creating content and meaningful experiences that bring people together.
She is also a mother to two girls. After her first child, she experienced how overwhelming and isolating the postpartum period can feel. That personal journey is what led her to become involved with Mama Care Health. As a member of the Board of Directors, she is deeply committed to raising awareness around maternal mental health and helping ensure parents know that support exists — and that they don’t have to navigate this season alone.
Swati Matta
Julia Bricker, CPA
Julia Bricker is the Chief Commercial and Product Officer at WTax. She is a CPA, CA by profession and has immense experience in the financial services industry coupled with deep business acumen and an innovative mindset.
As a mom of 2 wonderful boys and an immigrant to Canada, Julia is hugely passionate about the MamaCare Community. Julia believes that the fertility and parenthood journey truly takes a "village" and the fact that MamaCare Community can be a part of that village of support to so many trying to conceive or in the early stages of parenthood is incredibly special.
Dr. Ilana Halperin
Dr. Ilana Halperin is an Associate Professor of Clinician in Quality and Innovation and chief medical information officer (CMIO) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto.
Dr. Halperin has a large type 1 diabetes (T1D) practice with a special interest in young adults and pregnant women and has been recognized as a Canadian national expert in the application of diabetes technologies.
As a mother of two, she is dedicated to the improvement of maternal health, including maternal mental health.