As SHS's Principal, Housing Policy and Research, Helen manages interdisciplinary project teams on a diverse range of housing policy and research projects, and plays a key role in developing and shaping strategic directions, intent and desired impact to support housing opportunities across Canada.
Helen has ten years of experience in social and housing policy and program delivery. She brings a deep understanding of community housing having focused her career in various frontline, policy and leadership roles in this sector. Before joining SHS, Helen spent over five years working at the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) most recently holding the position of Senior Manager, Policy, Research and Education where she led organizational priorities and provided strategic direction through major sectoral shifts. Prior to joining ONPHA, Helen worked in frontline community housing roles with the YWCA Toronto and the Bruce County Housing Corporation.