Shannon brings over three decades of knowledge and expertise across all areas of Human Resources. Now a partner in an HR consulting company, she assists organizations to develop effective human resource practices to create exceptional workplaces. Shannon is a licensed professional investigator for workplace investigations. Shannon has served on boards and volunteered extensively in helping organizations. Notably, she served as a Director as well as the Chair of the Board of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) association.

Erin is a Partner with the Calgary boutique litigation and employment firm HMC Lawyers LLP. She has been practising principally in the areas of Employment, Insolvency, Commercial Debt Recovery and Commercial Litigation since 2006. Volunteering is an important part of Erin’s life. In addition to being a volunteer member of the Closer to Home Board of Directors, Erin volunteers with the Canadian Women’s Foundation and Canadian Bar Association.

With over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the not for profit sector, Trish is committed to giving back to the community and sharing her expertise. As CEO for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, she served on national and international committees related to the cause. She consults with various organizations in the areas of board governance, fundraising and strategic direction. Currently she is involved with board roles, committee initiatives and national not for profit best practices.

Emily serves as an Accounting Manager at Enbridge, currently focused on accounting for renewable power. She possesses extensive experience in finance policies, internal controls, and financial audits. Emily holds a CPA, CA designation and resides in Calgary’s Rosscarrock neighborhood. Her background in community service, combined with her financial expertise, underscores her commitment to local communities and Closer to Home.

After a fulfilling career as an architect in Calgary, Ron brings extensive leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement experience to Closer to Home’s Board of Directors.

In his career, Ron founded and grew his architectural firm from a sole proprietorship to a 75-person team in Calgary and Vancouver before successfully leading its acquisition by an international firm, where he served as Executive Vice President for Western Canada.

Passionate about giving back to his community, Ron now consults with nonprofit organizations to help them achieve their goals. His unique perspective and deep understanding of strategic growth will support Closer to Home’s Board in developing initiatives that address current challenges, anticipate future opportunities, and enhance community impact.

Dr. Paul Ratti is a Physician and has been a physician with Alberta Health Services since 2014. He became a board member for Closer to Home (CTH) in 2016, and through his work with CTH and AHS, is very passionate about increasing support for disadvantaged people especially young people and their families.

As a volunteer Board Member, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and approval of Closer to Home’s overall strategic plan and budget and guide the organization using Board policies and objectives. You will also represent and promote the organization at external events and with stakeholders, help cultivate prospects, and raise funds.

Does this sound like you? To apply:

• Click here: Apply to be on our Board!

  or visit our Volunteer page!