Our Strategic Plan

Sojourn House’s Board of Directors undertook a strategic planning session in September 2015. It was through this strategic planning meeting that 5 outcome goals were identified. Through the years of 2016-2018 we will work towards implementing the following:

  • We will provide more housing and shelter to refugees.
  • We will meet emerging needs by providing responsive programs, with partners where appropriate.
  • We will increase and diversify our funding to better respond to emerging refugee needs.
  • We will effectively advocate for refugee rights.
  • We will strengthen our organizational capacity to achieve our goals.

Board of Directors

Members 2024

Name

Profession

Mark Nelson

Chair- Retired, former VP of Client Delivery, PeopleScout

Colette Snyder

Secretary – Retired, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Ben Kaak

Treasurer – Retired, Former EVP & CFO KIK Consumer Products

Denise Parada

Director – VP of Sustainability and Transformation, Polaris Renewable Energy

Neel Desai

Director – Senior Consultant, Marketing Technology, Deloitte

Julia Man

Director – Manager and Senior Advisor, Metrolinx

Michael Jacek

Director – Senior Advisor with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Rochelle McAlister

Director – Senior Manager, Seniors Mental Health & Addictions, WoodGreen Community Services