Speakers

We’re curating a dynamic lineup of speakers for the 2025 ONPHA Conference, and exciting details are coming soon! Stay tuned to this page for updates on our confirmed presenters and their insightful sessions.

Keith Hambly

Chief Executive Officer, Fred Victor
Keith Hambly is the Chief Executive Officer of Fred Victor, one of Toronto’s largest multi-service organizations dedicated to ending homelessness and helping people rebuild their lives. Since stepping into the role in 2020 — after beginning his career at Fred Victor in 1995 — Keith has led the organization through… Read More
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Heather McDonald

President & CEO, United Way Greater TorontoUnited Way Greater Toronto
Heather McDonald became President and CEO of United Way Greater Toronto in 2025, bringing over 25 years of leadership in social services. Formerly CEO of LOFT Community Services, she led major growth, mergers, and real estate expansion. Heather began her career in frontline service and holds an MSW and ICD.D… Read More
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Jamie McGarvey

Mayor of the Town of Parry Sound, Chair of the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities
Jamie has been involved in municipal politics for the past 40 years. Currently he is The Mayor of the Town of Parry Sound, Chair of the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities, AMO Board Member and Past President, President of Parry Sound Non Profit Housing, Board Member of Parry Sound District Social… Read More
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Deb Galet

President & CEO, Baycrest Hospital and Long Term Care
Deb Galet is the President and CEO of Baycrest Hospital and Long Term Care Home. Deb is a lifelong learner with a passion for innovative initiatives in healthcare and aging. She began her career as an occupational therapist across various clinical environments, including acute care, geriatric rehabilitation, complex continuing… Read More
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Matthew Bowen

CEO, Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation
Matt Bowen is an exceptional, visionary leader at Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation (HNHC), passionately dedicated to transforming affordable housing. With a laser focus on collaboration and sustainability, he drives innovative initiatives that cultivate inclusive, resilient communities. Drawing on over 20 years experience in mental health and community housing, Matt champions… Read More
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Nolan Goyette

Chief Tenant Services Officer, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation
Nolan Goyette is the Chief Tenant Services Officer of Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation. Prior to his time in community housing, Nolan served as the VP Corporate Services & CFO/COO for a community hospital where he led the first balanced budget in over ten years. Pulling together concepts from the… Read More
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S. Mwarigha

Vice President of Housing Growth, Development & Asset Sustainability, WoodGreen Community Services
S. Mwarigha leads WoodGreen’s affordable housing strategy, delivering Toronto’s first National Co-Investment and City’s Open-Door project, a 36-unit development for low-income, high-needs seniors, completed during the pandemic and occupied in June 2022. Mwarigha drives WoodGreen’s goal to build 2,000 affordable housing units through development, partnerships, and acquisitions. As Chair of… Read More
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Marlene Coffey

CEO, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
Marlene Coffey is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA). Marlene’s leadership at ONPHA has helped the organization redefine its focus on leading sector transformation through an economic development approach to housing. With a background in strategic planning, Marlene has led economic development initiatives in municipalities… Read More
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Andrew McKenzie

Director of Operations, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
Andrew McKenzie is an executive management professional with almost 20 years of experience in customer relations industries. He has led all aspects of operations over the course of his career in both the public and private sectors. Within the housing sector Andrew led large scale programs focused on organizational change and process… Read More