ACAO Office
Alberta College and Association Of Opticians
201-2528, Ellwood Dr., SW
Edmonton, AB, T6X 0A9
Tel: 1-780-429-2694
Toll Free: 1-800-263-6026
Fax: 1-780-426-5576
Toll Free Fax: 1-800-584-6896
General Inquiries E-Mail: general@acao.ca
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST
(closed all stat holidays or week days in lieu of stats)
Check our Calendar for detailed information about hours and events.
Website Help
If you are having trouble with the website (broken links, outdated information, can’t find what you’re looking for, etc.) the quickest way to get it fixed is to contact Kalen@acao.ca. We want to improve your online experience by making our website work for you!
Staff Directory
Jennifer Bertrand, CAE
- Role: Executive Director and Registrar
- Pronouns: she/her
- E-Mail: jennifer@acao.ca
Julie Therou Zechel, RO, RCLP
- Role: Deputy Registrar and Complaints Director
- Pronouns: she/her
- E-Mail: julie@acao.ca
Kristie Murray
- Role: Operations Administrator and Hearings Director
- Pronouns: she/her
- E-Mail: kristie@acao.ca
Ruta Nuguse
- Role: Registration Administrator
- Pronouns: she/her
- E-Mail: ruta@acao.ca
Kalen Hussey
- Role: Professional Practice and Complaints Administrator
- Pronouns: they/them
- E-Mail: kalen@acao.ca
Jennifer Bertrand, CAE
Executive Director & Registrar
Pronouns: She/Her
Responsibilities include: Oversight and Management of the ACAO.
E-mail: jennifer@acao.ca
Julie Therou Zechel, RO/RCLP
Deputy Registrar & Complaints Director
Pronouns: She/Her
Responsibilities Include: any duties delegated by the Registrar.
E-mail: julie@acao.ca
Kristie Murray
Operations Administrator & Hearings Director
Pronouns: She/Her
Responsibilities Include:Events, advertising/marketing, council support, communications and Hearings Director.
E-mail: kristie@acao.ca
Ruta Nuguse
Registration Administrator
Pronouns: She/Her
Responsibilities Include: Communications, Social Media, Registration including Students and PLAR candidates, Volunteer coordination.
E-mail: ruta@acao.ca
Kalen Hussey
Professional Practice & Complaints Administrator
Pronouns: They/Them
Responsibilities Include: Website development and maintenance, professional practice advice, and complaints administration.
E-mail: kalen@acao.ca