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Amber Kellen

Toronto,ON

Summary

Strong, confident, experienced, and well-respected non-profit leader with a deep understanding of issues of inclusion, equity, and diversity, and challenges facing Toronto’s vulnerable and homeless populations

Charismatic and adept at team-building and providing reliable oversight; utilizing robust research to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative programs that respond to community needs

Strategic advocate with a proven track record of successful inter-governmental, inter-ministerial, and multi-systems partnerships and relationships

Passionate, motivational, and professional communicator with a flair for negotiation with stakeholders with diverse interests

Tenacity to manage complex projects and initiatives from inception through to completion

Solid understanding of governmental decision-making and policy processes and cycles

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Urban Health and Homelessness Services

The Neighbourhood Group
01.2021 - Current


Lead the department’s daily operations; directly supervise Senior Managers overseeing unionized staff and peer workers from an anti-oppression, trauma-informed lens

Develop and maintain effective internal and external strategic relationships

Set priorities and assist with program development based on community need and opportunities to further the mission of TNG

Actively participate in and lead internal Team Meetings and individual supervision sessions

Assist with the development and submission of funding applications and program evaluations

Ensure compliance with reporting and contractual obligations including data collection, statistical reporting, and other documentation requirements

With Human Resources and members of TNG’s leadership, lead recruitment, onboarding/training and hiring initiatives; support performance improvement strategies and reviews, and internal investigations in adherence with TNG’s policies, procedures, and Collective Agreement

Researcher/ Co-Author

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
04.2005 - 02.2021

Director of Community Initiatives

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
02.2010 - 01.2021

Interim/Acting Executive Director

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
10.2019 - 11.2020

Housing Worker/ Program Supervisor

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
02.1999 - 12.2008

Housing Liaison, Public Education Advocacy Worker

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
02.2000 - 08.2008

Education

Master of Arts - Public Policy And Administration,

Toronto Metropolitan University
06.2013

Bachelor of Social Work -

York University
Toronto, ON
06.2000

Timeline

Director of Urban Health and Homelessness Services

The Neighbourhood Group
01.2021 - Current

Interim/Acting Executive Director

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
10.2019 - 11.2020

Director of Community Initiatives

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
02.2010 - 01.2021

Researcher/ Co-Author

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
04.2005 - 02.2021

Housing Liaison, Public Education Advocacy Worker

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
02.2000 - 08.2008

Housing Worker/ Program Supervisor

The John Howard Society Of Toronto
02.1999 - 12.2008

Master of Arts - Public Policy And Administration,

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Social Work -

York University
Amber Kellen