Taarshi De Silva Raghaven (she/her) is a Development Coordinator at Cahdco. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa. Through her degree, Taarshi has had the opportunity to work in research, communications, and marketing within the non-profit sector. In her role, she supports and performs clerical, administrative, and communications tasks for both Cahdco and CCOC. In her spare time she is an active volunteer in her community especially in housing and homelessness advocacy and tenants rights.

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Adrian Schut

Adrian Schut is Cahdco's Director of Real Estate & Construction as well as the acting President. He is an experienced builder with a background in multi-residential structures and custom homes. As a project lead for the past ten years, he has successfully completed dozens of units and built a strong network of local tradespeople and suppliers. After operating Adrian Schut Construction Inc. for six years, he entered the affordable housing sector in 2021, bringing his private sector experience in high-performance buildings to Ottawa’s landscape. His attention to detail and familiarity with advanced building techniques enable him to build better, faster, and on budget. Adrian lives in Ottawa with his wife and three children. Beyond work, he and his family enjoy running, cross-country skiing, and trying to stay warm in the winter, with varying degrees of success.

Cami Tiffin

Cami Tiffin is a Project Coordinator at Cahdco. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture with a specialization in Urbanism from Carleton University and is fascinated by the social, economic, and infrastructural dynamics of cities, with a particular interest in strategic, long-term planning and development. Her diverse experience spans roles in senior living and boutique coastal construction on Canada's east coast, providing her with a broad perspective on different housing types. Cami is passionate about affordable housing and is excited to contribute to Cahdco’s mission.

Cat Carkner

Cat Carkner (she/her) is a Development Project Coordinator for Cahdco. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and Social Entrepreneurship from McGill University. Prior to Cahdco, Cat worked in social impact, academic research, and higher education. In this role, Cat supports the planning, implementation, and tracking of affordable housing projects. New to the housing sector, she is excited to help create more sustainable, livable, and equitable cities.

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