HOMEWARD TRUST EDMONTON - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

After an extensive government career that spanned 22 years with both the Federal and Provincial governments, Angela's foray into the private sector took her into Aboriginal Markets and now Indigenous Banking for the last 5 years. As a proud Cree Metis woman, her wish and desire has been to work with and for her people. Angela has managed to bring that dream to life by carving out and finding Aboriginal-specific branches or sectors and she is proud to say that she has focused and directed her career to work in Indigenous specific programs and services for at least the last 15 or more years. She was raised to always remember to give back and Angela strongly believes in Volunteering and making a positive impact in her community in which she lives and works. Previous volunteer commitments includes Big Sister, Vice Chair of the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, 6 years on the Board of Directors for Bosco Homes and currently, being on the Indigenous Wisdom Council with Oxford Properties. After sitting on the Indigenous Advisory Council with Homeward Trust for the last 3-4 years she is humbled to be appointed to the Board of Directors and looks forward to listening, learning and contributing at this table. On a more personal note, Angela is a proud hockey mom to two young men, Donovan and Malone. When not in the arena, she can be found at the ball diamond or on the golf course or out camping.

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Board of Directors
• Bertha Laboucan

Bertha Anderson-Laboucan is a First Nation mother, grandmother, social worker and educator from the Treaty Eight territory in northern Alberta. Her first language is Cree. Bertha currently works as a school -based therapist for First Nation Schools. She also provides mental health supports for Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council. Prior to completing her Clinical Masters in Social Work, she had also completed her Master of Education degree and is a former teacher and school principal for First Nation school in northern Alberta.

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

Jonathan is committed and passionate about making a difference in reducing homelessness in Edmonton. He believes that housing is a fundamental human right and that everyone is entitled to a safe, affordable and appropriate place to call home. He is active in his community having volunteered as a board member for many years with his local community league and with other non-profit organizations, such as Operation Friendship and Edmonton Joint Planning Committee on Housing. As a Registered Architect in Alberta since 2001, he has designed numerous affordable housing projects, with a particular focus on affordable housing for seniors. He understands the challenges and opportunities for these types of projects and how they can improve people's lives and the communities in which they live. Joining Homeward Trust allows him to continue to help some of those people most in need within the Edmonton region.

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

Laura Delfs is a corporate commercial lawyer with in-house counsel experience in the business, construction, professional governance, sports and entertainment, municipal law, and health sectors. She is a member of the Edmonton Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and a Volunteer mentor at the University of Alberta's Peter Lougheed Leadership College. Laura is a provincially appointed public member of the Alberta College of Social Workers, where she serves on the Registration Committee and the Indigenous Social Work Sub-committee. She has past Board experience with CEASE, an Edmonton-based advocacy group that provides support to survivors of sexual exploitation, and Edzimkulu, A Society for Children of AIDS. Laura holds a BSc. and an LL.B from the University of Alberta and an LL.M in Law and Sustainable International Development from the University of Washington. She has international volunteer experience in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, primarily in the areas of migration, anti-human trafficking and bonded labour. Laura is an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast.

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Board of Directors

Job Titles:

• Chairman of the Homeward Trust Holdings Board

Meaghan was born and raised in Edmonton and is a lawyer with MLT Aikins LLP. She works with First Nations and Metis communities on issues related to Aboriginal law, environmental law and governance. She has appeared before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as many administrative tribunals. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board of Directors
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Chairman of the Homeward Trust Foundation Board
• Member of the Board of Directors

A Senior Executive with 25 years of management and executive experience in five industry sectors, insurance, technology commercialization, airports/aviation, telecommunications and food processing. Raymond has held positions in Human Resources, Operations and Marketing. He is a Certified Executive Coach and Head Coach at Operative Coaching & Consulting.

Job Titles:

• Vice - Chair of the Board of Directors

Sherri is an enthusiastic Edmontonian passionate about embracing the unknown, creating change, and advocating for her community's most vulnerable. Sherri has 20 years of experience in the home-building industry, and her work as Vice President for a residential home builder presents her with countless opportunities to connect with community members, foster meaningful relationships with home buyers, and make a difference for families in search of their new sanctuary. Sherri's dedication to being a voice for people in need stems from 10 years of family experience with mental illness as well as eight years of family experience with homelessness. Navigating the complexities of homelessness is a cause she holds near to her heart, and through her involvement with Homeward Trust, Sherri is committed to ensuring every Edmontonian has a safe place to land.

Job Titles:

• CEO
• Member of the Board of Directors
• Member of the Community, Volunteering on Various Committees

Susan McGee is the CEO of Homeward Trust, the organization leading Edmonton's efforts to prevent and end homelessness in Edmonton. In 2009, Homeward Trust launched a Housing First Support Program that has helped more than 10,000 previously homeless individuals find a home, contributing to a 43% reduction in homelessness since 2016.