Jeff Neven is the CEO of the Indwell family of companies, a group of mission-driven nonprofits and charities advancing supportive and affordable housing across Ontario. Jeff is experienced in working at the intersection of health care and housing and serving high-needs people and has focused on strengthening equitable access to housing and supports, building cross-sector partnerships, and…

Kevin serves as the Director, Programs with the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), where he is directly involved in program design, delivery and policy implementation across some of the most challenging environments in Canada. Kevin’s work spans public housing, supported and affordable housing and homeownership, with a focus on affordability, tenant realities, and the practical constraints…

Nicole sought a position on the Canadian Housing Renewal Association Board because she is committed to advancing safe, sustainable, and equitable housing across Canada. Her career spans housing, supportive housing, and mental health, giving her a systems level understanding of how stable housing, quality operations, and client safety intersect. As a Quality & Operations Manager…

Kelly is a settler of Irish and mixed European origin, born and raised on Treaty 7 Territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy. As an accomplished senior leader and award-winning communicator, she has worked in public relations for non-profits for over 20 years in British Columbia. Kelly holds a Master’s Degree in Justice Studies, and is certified…

Chelsea Combot is Red River Métis from St. Eustache, Manitoba in Treaty 1 Territory. She joined Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) in 2023 as Director of Policy, bringing over a decade of experience influencing public policy across the public and non-profit sectors. Under Chelsea’s leadership, OAHS released the 2025 OUR Framework, documenting the voices of…

Maya is the CEO of Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta (TPFA), a registered charity working to serve some of Calgary’s most vulnerable through unique programs and collaborations offering quality care. Maya has extensive experience in the sector leading and transforming organizations for better outcomes and long-term sustainability. In addition, her areas of expertise include governance,…

With degrees in fine art and communications and an MBA in management consultancy, Louis-Philippe Myre began his career in audiovisual production. In 2005, when his photography studio was threatened by property speculation, he got involved in defending the artists’ studios at the Usine Grover and moved his family into a housing cooperative. In 2006, he…

Steven Drysdale is a results-driven and community-focused professional of Jamaican, Indigenous, and European heritage, bringing over nine years of diverse experience to his current role as Operations Analyst at Namerind Housing Corporation. His multicultural roots give him a rich and nuanced worldview that informs his approach to leadership, relationship-building, and inclusive service delivery. Steven’s journey…

Jamie’s life’s work is based on the belief that everyone deserves a home. He has worked in the Housing and Homelessness field in Toronto with Homes First for over 20 years. Jamie started working the frontlines in emergency shelters and supportive housing sites in 2001 and since then has worked in supervisory, manger, and Director…

I am from Halifax and grew up in the Mulgrave Park community. I began working with Phoenix in June 2013 and was a member of the Phoenix Youth and Community Centre summer team for two years as the Job coach/Program Facilitator. In April of 2015 I was hired as the Coordinator of the Phoenix Youth…