Governance and leadership

Ending homelessness requires leadership. Behind our work is a group of leaders committed to ending homelessness. Our Board and Executive team combine professional expertise, lived experience, and a shared belief that housing changes lives.

Our governance reflects a strong commitment to accountability, transparency, and impact. Drawing on diverse expertise across housing, social services, finance, legal, and community development, our Board and Executive Team provide the leadership and oversight that drives our mission to end homelessness.

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Our executive team

Sherri Bruinhout
Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Trypas
Executive Director - Housing Solutions
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Dr Andrew Hollows
Chief Officer - People, Planning & Commissioning
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Howard Ralley
Chief Officer - Partnerships & Engagement
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Manisha Soosaipillai
Chief Commercial Officer
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CEO's office

Shorna Graham, Cultural Safety Advisor
Shorna Graham
Cultural Safety Advisor
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Our board

Chair of Launch Housing, Adam Zaccaria
Adam Zaccaria
Chair
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Deputy Chair of Launch Housing, Dianne White
Di White
Deputy Chair
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Natasha French Launch Housing Board Member
Natasha French
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Fiona Schlensog
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Joel Simmonds
Joel Simmonds
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Professor Ron Wakefield
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Pam White
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Senait Habtemariam
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Nicholas Sparks
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Stefano Scalzo
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