Joyce Potter has been involved with housing and homelessness issues for over 40 years, as an executive with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Special Advisor on Social Housing with the Region of Ottawa-Carleton, Director of Housing with the City of Ottawa, and consultant in public policy. As a volunteer, Joyce served as President of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, Vice-Chair of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, and Board member of Cornerstone Housing for Women and Gloucester Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Now retired, in addition to her role on CAHDCO’s Board, she continues her commitment to affordable housing and ending homelessness, serving as Secretary of the Board of the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa and participation on the Anglican Diocese’s Working Group on Housing and Homelessness. She has been an active Cahdco Board member since 2022.

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CC Smith

CC currently serves as the liaison between the boards of Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) and Cahdco. She is an experienced communicator with a passion for storytelling, working as the Communications and Reporting Manager for Boann Social Impact. Previously, CC worked for the Government of Canada, working on notable projects such as authoring the Defence Investment Plan Annual Update 2019 and launching the Social Finance Fund. CC holds a BA in Political Science and an MA in Public Policy and Administration. She is also unapologetically neurodivergent, disabled, and queer.  

Charles Kamin

Charles Kamin is a seasoned advisor and entrepreneur with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, project development, and sustainable growth initiatives across North America and Africa. As the Managing Director of RMC Advisory Group, he has spearheaded innovative projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and community development, securing investments and fostering impactful collaborations. With a strong commitment to social impact, Charles brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex stakeholder environments to drive Cahdco’s mission of creating affordable, sustainable housing solutions. His strategic vision and dedication to community-focused outcomes strengthen the board’s efforts to address housing challenges in Ottawa and beyond.

George Phiri

George Phiri is originally from Malawi and owns HR Audit and Solutions in Canada and different businesses in Malawi. He has lived in almost every continent. At the moment, he lives in Ottawa with his wife and two sons. George has extensive experience in public relations, cultural exchange programs, media relations and managing information resource centres. Having worked as Human Resource Director particularly in scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of employees and volunteers, authorized and coordinated vacation and overtime requests. He is a humanitarian who has received 5 awards from Lions Clubs International because of his work. He has been an active Cahdco Board member since 2022.