Our Board of Directors

After 14 years of elected public service at Edmonton City Hall, including five years as Chair of Canada’s Big City Mayors, Don founded Civic Good in 2021, providing advice on climate resilience, housing affordability, civic innovation and adaptive governance. He is primarily engaged with Co-operators as Executive Advisor to the Resilience Acceleration Lab, developing and investing in climate adaptation projects in communities across Canada. Don also serves as Chair of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). He remains based in Edmonton but works with governments, startups and not-for-profits across Canada in areas ranging from cleantech to modular housing.

Kristen is a Red River Metis woman and an Associate Professor of Business and Administration at the University of Winnipeg in Winnnipeg, Manitoba. She has a PhD in Sociology from the University of Calgary, and her research has focused homelessness, housing, health, Indigeneity, sexuality, and identity. She also serves as a part-time member on the National Advisory Council on Poverty. Alongside her academic experience, she’s worked and volunteered in shelters, and provided research insights to multiple Calgary-based homeless service organizations.

Jasmine is a Human Resources professional with over seventeen years of progressive experience having worked for both the federal and provincial governments, as well as the private and not-for-profit sector. Jasmine is Cree and a member of Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan. She holds a master’s degree in human resources management and is a strong proponent of lifelong learning and continues to grow her knowledge and skills. Outside of her professional career, she volunteers with organizations to support healthy communities and is committed to engaging pathways within the community and workplace that support individual wellbeing.

Residing on unceded, unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe territory, Chloe Halpenny (she/her) is a mission-driven researcher, advocate, and activist. As a Research Associate with the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation, she is engaged in research and evaluation in pursuit of more just outcomes for equity-deserving groups, including women, youth, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Outside of work, Chloe serves on the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa and as Co-Chair/Co-Founder of the Basic Income Canada Youth Network. Chloe holds an MPhil in Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge, an MSc in Social Policy & Development from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Public Affairs & Policy Management from Carleton University.

Jay brings extensive executive leadership experience in governance, strategic planning, and community engagement across the non-profit sector. He holds an MBA and MA from the State University of New York at Binghamton and has completed governance credentials through the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Management, and TMU’s DiverseCity onBoard program. Jay supports grassroots initiatives focused on housing access, youth advocacy, and food security. His background in corporate and non-profit governance ensures strong institutional accountability across CAEH operations.

Alana is a collaborative leadership professional with over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition, change management, and community outreach across higher education and non-profit sectors. She holds certificates in leadership and business planning from York University and counselling psychology from the National Institute of Higher Learning. Alana specializes in organizational development, coaching, and team mentorship during periods of strategic transformation. Her expertise supports CAEH in building resilient organizational structures and empowering human-centred leadership.

Robb Johannes was Executive Director of VANDU (Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users), who spearheaded North America’s first supervised injection site and Supreme Court rulings on harm reduction, sex work, and voting rights of people without fixed addresses. He coordinated Aboriginal Justice Studies at the Native Education Centre (NEC), Canada’s oldest Indigenous post-secondary institution, and taught Criminology and Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser University. He coordinated the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), a Transformative Justice initiative in federal prisons, for eight years. His most recent decade-long tenure in Toronto saw him co-chair the 50-agency St. James Town Service Providers’ Network (SJTSPN), advise the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), and act as Adjunct Professor at York University and the University of Toronto. Sometimes referred to as “Toronto Bono” (first as lead vocalist of the acclaimed rock band Paint, now the multimedia music and arts collective “a question of when” with support from the Ontario Arts Council), Robb also worked with Bono’s ONE campaign on women’s rights and ending extreme poverty internationally.

Bisi Omojola is a Human Resources Professional with over 20 years cross-functional experience. She has been serving in this capacity for several years within the financial services industry, implementing the Human Resources strategy, while managing the delivery of HR services – recruitment, talent management, performance management, total rewards, learning and development, as well as policies. Her previous roles were in International Trade Operations, Transaction Services, Sales and Marketing. She is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) with the Human Resources Professional Association, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Management from Cranfield University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree with honours.

Doug is mission-driven executive and systems leader with deep expertise in housing, homelessness, social innovation, and community mental health. As Executive Director of End Homelessness St. John’s, he leads a multidisciplinary team, coordinating community and government efforts to address homelessness and housing insecurity. Doug’s career spans senior roles in social enterprise development and social finance, where he has launched and scaled employment-focused businesses, led high-impact organizations, and expanded access to capital for marginalized communities. His leadership style blends strategic clarity with servant leadership, informed by both professional and personal experiences.

Tim is the Founder, President & CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Prior to founding CAEH, he served as President & CEO of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, leading Canada’s first 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Under his leadership, CAEH has shaped federal housing legislation, launched Built for Zero Canada, and scaled data-driven housing responses across the country. As an Ex-Officio Director, Tim aligns operational execution with the Board’s overarching strategic vision.

Ashish Shah is a Senior Director, Global Risk Intelligence and AI at Manulife, where he leads AI initiatives focused on risk, compliance, audit, and business transformation. With over 15 years of experience spanning strategy, governance, risk management, consulting, and audit, he has worked across and with clients spanning financial services, professional services, non-profit organizations, and higher education. Ashish is a CPA, CA, PMP, certified in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School Online, and holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

Committed to community impact and inclusive leadership, Ashish serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and chairs its Audit and Finance Committee. He also serves as VP, Strategy at Ascend Canada, advancing Pan-Asian leadership in corporate Canada. Previously, he served as Board Director and Treasurer for Scarborough Arts and has volunteered as a mentor supporting newcomers to Canada through organizations including WoodGreen, TRIEC, and CICS.

Jackie is an experienced finance and investments professional with over a decade of experience spanning M&A, strategy, governance, portfolio management, investor relations, consulting, and assurance.He is deeply passionate about community engagement and key social issues around housing access, youth support, education, and food security, and serves as a proud supporter of initiatives that better the lives of those in our neighbourhoods. In addition to serving on the Board of CAEH, Jackie currently drives impact as Treasurer and Board Member of Tapestry Capital, an organization that eliminates financial barriers to community investment through the raising of community bonds.

An advocate for advancing strong, vibrant communities and the organizations that support them, Jackie previously served as Treasurer and Board Member of ACSA Community Services, a multi-service social agency that delivers essential programs and positive community outcomes in the Greater Toronto Area. Jackie is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and a graduate of the Schulich School of Business at York University.

Sam is the CEO of Welcome Hall Mission, an organization founded in 1892. It is dedicated to providing shelter, food and love to Montrealers in need. The Mission has an annual budget of approximately 30 million dollars, more than 150 full time employees and over 400 volunteers. Sam is the author of “Good Work Done Better”, a book that proposes ideas for how community-based non-profit organizations can improve their impact. He has also authored numerous articles that have appeared in local and national publications.

Jason Whitford is the Executive Director of the Treaty One Nations, appointed in 2025. He is former President and CEO of End Homelessness Winnipeg which was established in 2015 through a community mandate to be the backbone organization to implement the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness in Winnipeg. Formerly, Jason served as the executive director of Shawenim Abinoooji Inc. SAI offers support services, specialized foster care placements for children and youth with complex needs, and on-reserve foster care placement services throughout the Southeast First Nations to keep children close to home.