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We are always looking for passionate, committed individuals to help guide our mission and shape our future. If you are interested in serving on our Board of Directors, we welcome your application at any time throughout the year.

While applications are accepted year-round, our formal selection process begins each September. At that time, applications are reviewed, and candidates may be invited for interviews, with final selections and notifications made later in the fall. New board members officially begin their terms in early the following year.

Whether you’re an experienced leader or a first-time applicant with a strong desire to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

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Andy England, Chair
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Joseph Doucet, Vice Chair
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Aileen Campbell, Treasurer
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Michael Beard, Secretary
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Nancy Domijan, Director
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Hilary Rose, Director
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Sangeet Brar, Director
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Laura Bruno, Director
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Elizabeth Coker-Farrell, Director​
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Hollis Lai, Director
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Julie Afanasiff, Director
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Catherine Keill, Director
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Dr. Ann-Marie Reddy, President & CEO
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Andy England, Vice Chair

Andy recently retired after a 44 year career with a major Alberta based financial institution.  His last role was Senior Vice President – Credit wherein he was responsible for the credit policies, practices and performance of a $45 billion loan portfolio that included consumer loans and mortgages, small business, commercial and corporate loans.  He brings to the board an extensive background in finance, risk and strategic planning; along with a strong understanding of the not for profit sector through his past experience chairing and participating in the Board of the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton.  The next act of his life will include some consulting work in his areas of expertise, education, giving back to the community through participating in other not for profit boards, a little travel, and above and beyond all – spending time with his grandchildren.  Andy sought out this opportunity as it fit his desire to work with a not for profit organization that focused on housing and elevating those that would benefit from a “helping hand.”

Joseph Doucet, Director

Dr. Joseph Doucet is a Professor in the Alberta School of Business. He served as Dean and Vice-Provost of the University of Alberta’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities (2021-2023) and Dean of the Alberta School of Business (2012-2021).

His professional interests are in energy and regulatory economics and policy. He has provided policy advice and analysis to government departments, regulatory agencies and private sector entities in the energy sector.

Dr. Doucet’s community involvement includes serving on the boards of Emissions Reduction Alberta, la Fondation Franco-Albertaine and the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, as well as the CD Howe Institute – Energy and Resources Policy Council and the Edmonton Mayor’s Task Force on Poverty Elimination.

Aileen Campbell, Treasurer

Aileen Campbell has an extensive background in finance and treasury, tax planning, estate planning, budgeting, and financial reporting. She was involved in various strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions and has an in-depth experience in complex corporate reorganization and financing for large real estate development projects. She has a Master of Business Administration and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Currently, she is the Senior Vice President, Finance at Luxus Properties Group, a privately-owned real estate development corporation and has various operations in Canada, United States and Europe. Prior to joining Luxus, she was with Maclab Properties Group (MPG) for five years as their Senior Vice President of Finance.  She was the Chief Financial Officer at Landrex, a privately-owned land developer based in St. Albert for ten years. She held other senior management roles within various companies including Chevron, Cameron and Finning International.  She also has several years of international experience in business process re-engineering, complex ERP system implementations and public accounting experience.

In her spare time, she is involved in various charitable organizations in Edmonton and is active in her local community. She was with ABC Head Start Society for six years as their Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. She also serves as board member at Alberta Recycling Management Authority since 2022. Aileen and her husband, Andrew live an active lifestyle and loves to cycle and hike up the mountains. She also loves to garden, grow organic vegetables, travel, and read.

Curtis Kinal, Director, Retail Operations

Curtis has over two decades of retail and service experience, 17 years in the home improvement and building materials industry. Curtis enjoys building effective teams and ensuring that customers, donors, and volunteers know that they are appreciated. He has served at Habitat Edmonton since 2013.

Michael Beard, Director

Michael Beard is a practicing lawyer in Edmonton and a Partner in the Corporate Commercial group of Dentons Canada LLP. He advises clients on a broad range of corporate commercial matters, including corporate governance and transactional matters. Within his practice, Michael focuses on mergers and acquisitions, navigating through reorganizations and share and asset purchase transactions (including in the life sciences sector).

Michael has been actively involved in the non-profit community of Edmonton, and was previously the Chair of the Board for a local community-based agency servicing people of all ages and background and focused on capacity-building.   

Michael holds both a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelors of Science from the University of Alberta. In his free time, Michael keeps himself busy by chasing around his twin boys.

Nancy Domijan, Secretary

Nancy Domijan is a people-oriented leader with 20 years of experience in municipal government, directing large teams in the areas of land development engineering, land use planning and safety codes, while supporting employee development and promoting a positive and inclusive culture. As the Director of Planning and Development Services with Parkland County, Nancy is responsible for overseeing the decision-making on various planning applications, including statutory plans, rezonings, subdivisions, development permits and safety codes permits.  In addition to obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta in 2004, Nancy earned a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University in 2022.

Nancy recently joined Habitat for Humanity Edmonton’s Board of Directors and previously held a Board Director position with the Safety Codes Council, where she also participated on the Human Resources and Compensation Committee. She was also a 9-year member of the City of Spruce Grove’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Nancy has a passion for travelling and enjoys taking trips whenever she can with her husband and son. 

Hilary Rose Director

Hilary is an accomplished governance leader and financial executive with deep experience enhancing Board and Audit Committee performance across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants for her service to the profession and community, she is known for her integrity, strategic insight, and ability to navigate complex, highly regulated environments.

She currently serves on several boards including the International Development Research Centre, Legal Aid Alberta, Genome Alberta, and the College of Patent and Trademark Agents, often in leadership roles such as Audit Committee Chair. Her career includes senior executive roles in finance, audit, and policy with organizations such as Peace Hills Trust, the University of Alberta, and various Alberta government ministries.

A lifelong advocate for equity, diversity, and good governance, Hilary also mentors emerging professionals and contributes to sector education through board training and community engagement.

Sangeet Brar Director

Sangeet Kaur Brar, CPA, CA is a seasoned strategic finance leader with over 15 years of experience driving fiscal transformation, governance, and operational planning in both public and private sectors. Known for building high-performing teams and simplifying complex processes, she has led corporate planning cycles, implemented grant reform, and developed key performance frameworks at Alberta Innovates. With deep expertise in risk assessment, financial modeling, and infrastructure planning, Sangeet has advised boards, senior leadership, and stakeholders across Alberta. She is also a dedicated community contributor, having served on the board of Goodwill Alberta.

Laura Bruno Director

Laura Bruno has spent the last ten years in the non-profit sector, working closely with the residential construction and land development industry to advocate for affordable homeownership. She is passionate about building a great city and ensuring that Edmontonians have access to homes they can afford.

As the former CEO of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Edmonton Region, Laura developed strong and meaningful relationships with regional municipal administration and industry stakeholders. She believes these connections will bring value to Habitat for Humanity Edmonton through effective advocacy and collaborative partnerships.

Over the past six years, Laura has worked alongside a Board of Directors and several committees to establish and implement strategic direction through measurable and actionable tactics. With a deep understanding of the complexities of residential construction, she brings valuable insight and experience that would benefit the Board of Directors.

Laura recently completed her MBA at the University of Alberta and has pursued additional training in Board Governance. Her education and professional experience have prepared her to meaningfully contribute to a governance board like Habitat for Humanity Edmonton.

She has also participated in multiple Habitat for Humanity volunteer initiatives and events, including the recent Municipal Leaders Build on the Orest Myckan Legacy Build. In her current role as Regional Manager with All Weather at Home, she looks forward to further strengthening the company’s partnership with Habitat. Laura is eager to serve on the Board because she is deeply committed to Habitat for Humanity’s mission and affordable homeownership model.

Elizabeth Coker-Farrell, Director

Dr. Elizabeth Coker-Farrell is an Assistant Professor at the Concordia University of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She obtained her first degree in Computer Sciences from the University of Jos in Nigeria. She then went on to complete her master’s degree in Organizational Management, as well as her PhD in Business Administration, at Cyprus International University.

Dr. Coker-Farrell’s research focus is on population and organizational human resources, and her future research interests include developing a healthy working population in Alberta, and focusing on health and safe workplace, mental health, and other correlated variables. She has presented her research findings at several conferences, and has publications in peer-reviewed journals, social science citation index journals, and IEEE. 

Elizabeth is compassionate and passionate about community development; hence, her involvement in many communities and organizations’ volunteer services.

 

 

Hollis Lai, Director

Hollis is rooted in academia and innovation. Hollis serves as an Associate Professor, Director of Learning Sciences of the MD Program, and Director of Innovation and Quality Improvement of the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on developing intelligent and data-centric solutions across the learning and oral health domains. He developed a method for generating test items used internationally and an array of assessment software used here at the University of Alberta. He has served on technical and national committees for medical education, dental education, and government. Hollis has serve as a member of the Community Advisory Council and is a recent recipient of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40. He holds a PhD in Psychometrics and an MBA from the University of Alberta. 

 

Julie Afanasiff, Director

Julie’s background is in corporate finance, accounting and corporate transactions. She is currently a partner at Sequeira Partners where she assists clients with merger, acquisition, divestiture and restructuring transactions. Prior to joining Sequeira Partners, Julie worked on business development opportunities as a valuation specialist at a publicly traded power generation company and executed M&A transactions at Ernst & Young. Julie has been an active member of the community including serving as the Treasurer and Chairwoman of the Audit and Finance Committee of a large arts organization. Julie holds a B.Com. from the University of Alberta and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator.

Catherine Keill, Director

Catherine Keill has more than 25 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, government relations and policy development in private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Catherine has been at the helm of Keill & Company Inc. since 1999 and her client work spans across the strategic communications spectrum from speechwriting, to market lead for product launches, to change management and issue management, to government and media relations training. She has built Keill’s diverse body of work based on her extensive experience. She has been a member of several not-for-profit boards and she continues to be a committed member of Alberta’s volunteer community giving of her time to causes close to her heart. Currently, Catherine is a University of Alberta Senator, Vice Chair of Shadow Theatre, Stakeholder Relations Committee Chair for Special Olympics Alberta, a Board member for Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, and a committed Rotarian. Catherine has a B.A. in English and Communications, an M.A. in Communications and Technology. She has received a certificate in Project Management and completed her Management Essentials certificate through Alberta School of Business Executive Education, including Change Management Bootcamp. She has most recently received a training certificate in public participation and engagement through IAP2. She loves her husband and son, enjoys her time with her corgi, and relaxes reading whatever book she has handy and learning new painting and sketching skills. She is also bilingual in French (but needs a lot of practice). Her next personal challenge is to learn American Sign Language.

Dr. Ann-Marie Reddy, President & CEO

Ann-Marie is passionate about people, the planet, and the transformative power of homeownership. Committed to building stronger communities, she believes in creating sustainable opportunities that empower individuals and families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership. Her work is driven by a vision of a better future—one where everyone has a place to call home within a thriving environment and supportive community.

A graduate of the University of Winnipeg (2001), Ann-Marie earned her MBA in 2009 and went on to complete her Doctor of Business with distinction in 2014. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, she has also held leadership roles in the automotive, conference, and entertainment sectors before joining Habitat for Humanity.

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