Our Leadership Team
CCOC’s Board of Directors
Meet CCOC’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors! To find out more about joining the Board, click here.
Meet CCOC’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors! To find out more about joining the Board, click here.

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Sarah is CCOC's Executive Director, and her 15-year career in affordable housing development, delivery, planning, and policy spans the public, private, and non-profit sectors in Canada and the UK. She holds degrees in communications, architecture, and urban planning, and is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Chartered Institute of Housing. She is a passionate advocate for non-profit rental housing, and thinks complex problems are best solved by folks with different perspectives working together to change the system. Sarah believes that affordable housing should be the easiest thing to build, everywhere and always.
Tasneem is CCOC's Director of People and Culture, and is a seasoned HR Professional with extensive experience in leading the HR department in private, unionized, and non-profit Canadian organizations. She has acquired expertise specific to HR management in diverse organizational contexts. Tasneem holds a Master’s degree in Global HR Management, a Certificate in HR Management, a CHRL certification, and an AECP accreditation.
She joined CCOC in 2023 to contribute to its mission from a people and culture perspective, establishing the department as a valuable and contributing function within the organization. She believes that people are at the core of every organization’s success. Founded on the principles of integrity, respect, equity, and inclusion, she strives to create a positive and supportive organizational culture where employees can thrive.
Laura is the Director of Tenant and Community Engagement, with ten years of experience in community development. Her background includes roles in non-profit sectors focused on environmental education, young engagement, and community gardening. Laura holds a BA in International Development and is passionate about building inclusive, sustainable communities through collaborative engagement.
Adrian is CCOC’s Director of Real Estate & Development. He is an experienced builder with a background in multi-residential structures and custom homes. As a project lead for the past twelve years, he has contributed to the design and construction of hundreds of units while building a strong network of local tradespeople, design professionals, and builders. After operating Adrian Schut Construction Inc. for six years, he entered the affordable housing sector in 2021, bringing his private sector experience in high-performing buildings. His attention to detail and hands-on experience with advanced building technologies enable him to develop smarter, build better, and stay on budget.
Audrey is the Rental Director at CCOC and brings experience from the housing and real estate sector, including several years as a Rental Manager. Her career has focused on supporting individuals and families through accessible, stable housing solutions while ensuring strong operational performance. With a background in both private and non-profit housing, she has developed a deep understanding of tenancy management, client service, and community engagement. She is passionate about creating inclusive and sustainable housing environments. She looks forward to building on CCOC’s successes and working closely with staff, tenants, and partners to strengthen rental services.
Paige Waldock is Cahdco's Toolbox+ Director, leading the Toolbox+ team in creating learning and networking opportunities for housing providers looking to develop their own affordable housing projects. She has worked as a project manager on development projects from initial feasibility through to the construction stages, with six years of experience in affordable housing development. Paige graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering. She recently won ONPHA’s 2023 Young Changemaker Award.
Lei serves as the Finance Director at CCOC, leading financial planning, risk management, and strategic investment initiatives. He brings over 15 years of extensive experience across both private and non-profit sectors and is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Ontario. Outside of work, Lei enjoys running and travelling.
Awbar oversees property management, facilities, capital projects, and support services. He brings a diverse background and track record of delivering complex projects spanning operations, facilities, infrastructure, technology, and real estate development.
Before joining CCOC, Awbar held senior leadership and consulting roles focused on operational efficiency, systems integration, and organizational improvement. He has been active in real estate investment and development for over 20 years in Ottawa, and previously in the UK, with a focus on multi-residential housing projects and property management. He holds a Master's degree in engineering, along with professional certifications in project management and lean engineering.
Awbar is passionate about building collaborative, people-focused organizations and advancing sustainable, community-centered housing solutions.