Shaping and guiding the future of the community housing sector
ONPHA’s Board of Directors represents the interests of ONPHA members. They share their in-depth sector knowledge and expertise to help strengthen the association and advocate for a vital community housing sector.
The Board of Directors governs in accordance with ONPHA’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, by-laws, and provincial and federal legislation. Directors are elected by ONPHA’s housing members and serve two-year terms.
Meet ONPHA’s Board of Directors
Executive Committee

Board Chair
Alain Cadieux
Ottawa Community Housing Corporation

Vice-Chair
Catharine Vandelinde
Options Housing Inc.

Treasurer
Veronica Fowler
Victoria Park Community Homes

Secretary
Kate Bird
Ecuhome Corporation
Directors

Jennifer Carriere
Castle Arms Non-Profit Seniors Apartment

Siu Mee Cheng
Street Haven at the Crossroads

Paul Chisholm
London Middlesex Community Housing

Tom Hunter
Toronto Community Housing Corporation

Emmy Kelly
Blue Door Support Services

Lisa Keys
Satellite Community Homes

Jeff Serran
Triple Link Senior Citizen Homes North Bay Inc.

Ala’a Shadid
Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation

April Szpara
Columbus Place for Seniors of Fort Frances Inc.