Our Board

APHAA’s Executive brings a broad wealth of knowledge and experience to guide the leadership of our Association. Learn more about them here.

Kristen Chambers APHAA President

Kristen is the CAO of The Evergreens Foundation, a non-profit housing management body that has been providing affordable housing options to seniors, individuals and families for over fifty years. With its head office in Hinton, The Evergreens Foundation provides support to the surrounding communities of Hinton, Edson, Jasper, Grande Cache, and Evansburg.

Nancy Simmonds APHAA Vice President

Nancy is the Executive Director of Heartland Housing Foundation, a not-for-profit housing management body that provides affordable housing for over 600 residents of Strathcona County and neighboring Fort Saskatchewan.

Shannon Holtz APHAA Secretary/Treasurer

Shannon is the Director of Housing & Lodges for The Bethany Group. Operating for the last 100 years (est. 1922), The Bethany Group continues to grow and provide health care and housing services to over 2,600 households in 30 communities throughout Central Alberta. Driven by the people who work and volunteer for the organization to make the lives of the people we serve better, The Bethany Group places importance on building relationships, not just with its clients but with similar organizations.

Tammy Menssa Director at Large

With over 14 years of experience in seniors and community housing, Tammy Menssa currently serves as Executive Director of the North Peace Housing Foundation, leading with a focus on operational excellence and compassionate service delivery. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, she is passionate about creating sustainable, community-focused housing solutions that promote stability and well-being.

Becky Doig Director at Large

Becky is CAO of Chinook Foundation, a housing management body that serves 150 seniors in southwest Alberta. Through Chinook Foundation, seniors in Cardston County have access to affordable housing, services, and health supports where they are empowered to live with fulfillment, connection, dignity and safety.

Jillanne Bowler-Veltman Director at Large

Jillanne is the Director of Business Administration and Human Resources at Right at Home Housing Society. The Society provides a positive alternative for Edmontonians currently without a home, living in substandard accommodation, or spending a disproportionate amount of their income on housing. Right at Home offers a range of supportive services for its residents, including work placement opportunities to develop various skill sets.

Rob Appleyard Director at Large

Rob is the Executive Director of the Brentwood Community Development Group serving west Edmonton. The group has 2 divisions, Brentwood Homes a society serving families with self funded, rent geared to income, subsidized housing. Matheson is a society providing seniors with affordable, self contained, housing in an engaging community.

Lauren Ingalls Director at Large

Lauren Ingalls has worked in the seniors and social housing sector since 1993, serving as Executive Director with multiple agencies and overseeing a wide range of housing programs across Alberta. With a background in economic development and a Bachelor of Commerce, she remains active in the field through leadership roles, committee work, and presentations on governance and sector development.

Stacey Stilling Director at Large

Stacey is the Chief Administrative Officer for Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH) which has been providing services to seniors, families and individuals for over 6 decades. MVSH provides housing options to over 500 people within the central Alberta region. Stacey has been in the seniors housing and care industry for over 20 years and is passionate to ensure residents have the supports they need to live active, healthy lives.

Our Committees

There are three Member Committees constituted by APHAA’s bylaws. When needed, the Executive can establish Ad-Hoc Committees to work on specific priorities or emerging issues.

Committee Members are selected to ensure representation from a cross section of our Membership. The Chair of each committee acts as a liason between the Executive and other Committees.

Resources

APHAA curates a list of resources for public housing professionals. Below, you can access the list we publish for the public. For association-authored resources, become an APHAA member!