Sal-Sabila is a Bangladeshi-Canadian community organizer, researcher, and graduate student in Migration and Diaspora Studies at Carleton University. She is the founder of Youth Gravity, a grassroots, youth-led organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of racialized young people and challenging systemic inequities through research, education, and advocacy. She brings this perspective to her research, which explores intergenerational trauma, migration policies, and the role of community in preventing hate and violent extremism. She is interested in applying her expertise and diverse perspectives to better understand affordable housing in Canada.

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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.

Jesse Steinburg

Jesse currently serves as the liaison between the boards of Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) and Cahdco. He has been an active volunteer with CCOC since 2012, volunteering with the Rentals Committee, Development Committee, and policy research working group. Jesse has been an active Cahdco board member since 2021. In his work life, Jesse is a policy researcher with the Conference Board of Canada, a not-for-profit applied policy research organization. His research focuses on the net-zero transition, including sustainable infrastructure and urban development.