Board

Jennifer Breakspear is dedicated to making a difference, driven by her commitment to human rights. This passion has shaped her leadership in progressive non-profits and now at BC Housing, where she became Associate Vice President for service delivery and regional operations in 2022. Her extensive non-profit career includes roles as Executive Director at QMUNITY, Options for Sexual Health, PHS Community Services Society, and the SARA for Women Society.

In 2019, Jennifer founded Breakspear Leadership and Training to support non-profit leadership through governance training, one-on-one support for executives, and strategic planning. From 2014 to 2022, she taught a core course in Simon Fraser University's Non-profit Management certificate program.

Jennifer has volunteered with organizations like Amnesty International, Vantage Point, Canadian Blood Services, and Catalyst Development Society. Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer and her wife moved to the west coast in 2005 after living in Quebec for a few years.

Dr. Chika has nearly two decades of cross-sector experience in architecture, housing, investment management, and community development. She holds a Doctorate in Housing and Public Policy, specializing in pro-poor housing development, along with degrees in architecture and planning. Chika is a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Royal Institute of British Architects, and the National Organization of Minority Architects. She is also an academic, teaching at the University of Calgary and Athabasca University. A recognized leader and entrepreneur, Chika has received numerous awards for her contributions to housing, innovation, and community service.

Jen has worked for Chandos for the last 17 years and has helped lead many of the company’s innovative practices in that time. She helped set up the company’s Net zero 2040 strategy and works primarily as a coach, facilitator and trainer for project teams with a focus on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), collaborative construction practices, lean, sustainability and is a driver of EDI initiatives. Jen is Past-Chair for the Edmonton Construction Association Board and Vice-Chair for the Alberta Construction Association Board.

Luke McCain is a director at McCain Foods, where he helps lead the company’s strategic growth and sustainability efforts. Before joining McCain in 2019, he practiced law at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Legal Aid Ontario, bringing both corporate and public service experience to his role. He is also active in philanthropic initiatives supporting development, education, and the environment. Outside of work, Luke values his role as a father and approaches both family and leadership with integrity and care.

Sarah is a chemical engineer who graduated from the University of Toronto in 1990. Sarah had a 20-year career with the Ontario Public Service where she held senior management and executive positions in the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks working on climate change policy, air quality issues and to modernize Ontario’s environmental assessment and approvals programs. As a Director of the Sarah and Cary Lavine Family Foundation, Sarah is focusing her volunteer efforts to support affordable housing development in southern Ontario and has recently become a citizen developer of missing middle housing in Toronto.

A highly experienced leader in client-focused service delivery as well as policy and program development, Debbie Stewart spent over 20 years advancing affordable housing priorities with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Debbie’s career at CMHC included executive roles in housing policy and research, assisted housing, client relations and partnership development. She was instrumental in shaping and delivering our country’s first National Housing Strategy, and advanced CMHC’s work to accelerate reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Passionate about driving meaningful change in housing and real estate, Debbie most recently led the team focused on nurturing the housing innovations and strong partnerships needed to solve housing affordability challenges. Prior to joining CMHC, Debbie worked as a corporate finance analyst with Canaccord Capital. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Carleton University.

Sandra Young is a passionate leader in the Edmonton region who has continuously employed her exceptional skills in leadership and cultivating strategic partnerships to drive business forward. In her 20-year career as a leader in residential construction, Sandra has fostered collaborative inclusive cultures that enable innovation when organizations are in dynamically changing environments. Today she is focusing on community building through the Arts, as COO of the Francis Winspear Centre for Music, she is overseeing a major facility expansion and is leading the organization transformation into Edmonton's premier Centre for Music. As a CPA, Sandra is focused on fiscally responsible strategic and operational planning. Sandra is a community builder giving her spare time and energy to many industry volunteer boards, including serving as President of the Canadian Homebuilders Association at a local and provincial level.

With over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, Cory Wosnack is a Principal and Managing Director at Avison Young. As one of the province's most active real estate advisors, Cory has completed many of the industry’s most influential transactions. Cory has been a member of Avison Young’s Circle of Excellence ten times ‐ a distinction awarded to the firm’s top performers worldwide.

As a member of Avison Young’s Global Executive Committee, Cory has been honoured to help in the implementation of the firm’s strategic plan during its most transformative years, becoming the world’s fastest growing real estate services company.

Cory has a never-ending passion to be involved in community and not-for-profit organizations. Recent board appointments include the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Mental Health Foundation, and NorQuest College.

Mitchell is the CEO of The Daniels Corporation and is a recognized industry leader, elevating the importance of community development, affordable housing, social impact and the arts throughout the real estate industry. He is also a member of the Order of Canada.