LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Owner and Director of Operations, Little Medical School - Calgary
Ann has been trained as a General Practice physician in the Philippines with years of experience in the hospital, community and corporate settings. She always had a passion to become a doctor as a child, dreaming of wearing the white coat and a stethoscope wrapped around her neck and helping the sick. In 2012, she and her husband, also a physician, immigrated to Canada. Since then, she has worked closely with general practitioners and specialists in medical clinics as a Physician Assistant and Clinic Coordinator while working on her Canadian medical licensing exams. She is a mom to two young energetic boys ages 6 and 3 and understands firsthand the challenges and joys of motherhood. Her family lives in Calgary and they are proud to be home to breathtaking landscapes, beautiful neighborhoods, the best family-friendly attractions and the amicable local community spirit. She started Little Medical School in Calgary as she was inspired by her 5-year-old son who loves to role play as a doctor and verbalizes that he wanted to be a doctor when he grows up. In search of child enrichment programs that would fit her child's interest, she discovered that there is a lack of medical themed workshops for kids. She believes that children should be exposed to experiences in line with their passion that will enrich and nurture their young minds. She is committed to help parents to let their kids achieve their dreams and to advance Little Medical School's mission which is to inspire tomorrow's healthcare providers today.
Job Titles:
- Owner and Director of Business Development, Little Medical School - Calgary
Christian is a also a licensed Physician in the Philippines with many years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety. Being raised by both doctor parents, he knew he always wanted to be a doctor even at a very young age. When he and his wife immigrated to Canada in 2012, he found the healthcare field of recreation therapy relatively new and exciting, and he started working in a seniors facility designing and facilitating recreation programs for seniors with dementia and young adults with brain injuries. His joyful and enthusiastic personality has been his edge in running successful therapeutic recreation programs to the community. As a father to two young kids, he is an advocate of creating a learning environment that is both entertaining and educational where students easily could learn about important life skills in the field of medicine long before they leave elementary school. He is also dedicated in helping like-minded parents to let their children have an academic edge and achieve their best potential. With Little Medical School's fun and engaging curriculum, Christian is able to provide the foundation for inspiring future healthcare professionals in Calgary.
Dave Albers has served as Little Medical School's warehouse supervisor since October 2018. Dave utilizes his experience in management and customer service to support the needs of franchisees and retailers through the daily operations of warehouse facilities. At work, he enjoys spending his days preparing LMS classes and toys for children to enjoy. Outside of work, he most values his time spent as a father and a coach.
Job Titles:
- Admin
- Social Media and Communications Manager
has been part of the Little Medical School team for two years, specializing in social media and communications. Holding a psychology degree, along with experience in education and office administration, she crafts content designed to encourage children to explore STEM careers. In addition to her communications role, Grace plays a vital part in daily operations and assists franchisees, significantly aiding in the drive to foster healthcare interest among younger generations.
Grace Cameron serves as Little Medical School's admin offering several years in office administration. Grace has her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and lends her experience and education to support franchises daily. She also manages Little Medical Schools Social Media platforms by creating original content. Grace enjoys assisting in the daily operations of LMS and being a part of inspiring children to pursue careers in healthcare.
Jennifer Griffard is the Chief Operations Officer and has been part of the Little Medical School team since 2013. Jennifer has been responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations. Jennifer ensures that all program activities operate consistently and ethically
Jennifer Griffard is the Chief Operations Officer and has been part of the Little Medical School team since 2013. Jennifer is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations. Jennifer ensures that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of Little Medical School. Her focus is on the business processes, including continued integration of business systems and Franchise Support, working to enhance franchise partnerships domestically and internationally. From March 2005-March 2010, Jennifer was a Patient Care Associate and Unit Secretary for Mercy Health System from August 2010 - April 2013 she served as Assistant Office Manager for Cardiology Specialists through the BJC Health System from September 2013 - December 2015, Jennifer was a Physician Liaison for Signature Medical Group, where she took over as Program Coordinator for Little Medical School. Jennifer has her Bachelor's in Health Administration/Health Management from the University of Phoenix. Jennifer oversees the development and preparation of short-term and long-range planning and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives.
Job Titles:
- Curriculum Director & Education Specialist
Kristen joined Little Medical School in July of 2023 as the Curriculum Director and Education Specialist. She came to LMS after almost 20 years in the education field. After receiving her B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and M.Ed. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from Vanderbilt University, Kristen taught special education at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for the children of soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division. In 2005, she and her husband, Matt, moved to St. Louis where Kristen taught both Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten at Rohan Woods School in Warson Woods for 18 years. Kristen's role at LMS is to research and develop new curriculum to serve all franchises and to serve as a mentor to franchisees and instructors on teaching ideas and strategies.
Mary V. Mason, M.D., MBA, FACP, is the founder of Little Medical School. She has 20 + years of experience in the corporate and educational world designing clinical programs that improve health outcomes and literacy. Dr. Mason earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-engineering at the University of Illinois and her M.D. and MBA from Washington University. She completed her clinical training at the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where she was Chief Resident for the Department of Medicine. She is board-certified in internal medicine, is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society.
An active member in the community, Dr. Mason serves on the Board of Oasis, Parents as Teachers Board, and the Washington University National Council for the Institute of Public Health. She has also been recognized as a member of the 2008 class of 40 under 40 and 2016 class of Most Influential Business Women by the St. Louis Business Journal. Most recently Dr. Mason received the 2019 Washington University School of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award.
Dr. Mason is a Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine and an adjunct lecturer at the John Olin School of Business where she teaches Health Policy.
Dr. Mason is the lead author on several peer-reviewed papers focused on reducing premature births in the Medicaid population. Additionally, she wrote the Managed Care Primer, a textbook aimed at teaching medical and business students about managed care and two children's books exploring the world of medicine.