Elaine Book is one of the original members of the BC Brain Wellness Program and has been a leader in its development from early days to present. She has worked in the field of Social Work for over 35 years in a variety of community and hospital settings with an interest in the geriatric population. Previously the Center Coordinator and Clinic Social Worker for the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre at the UBC and a member of the planning committees of the World Parkinson Congress 2016, 2019 and 2023, today she remains involved with the congress planning for 2026 as well as being the co-coordinator of the Parkinson's Foundation Team Training Program and Social Work faculty.

She is also a Clinical Instructor at UBC in the division of Neurology.