Kira brings visionary, compassionate, and strategic leadership to the pursuit of affordable housing, regenerative organic agriculture, and eco-forestry in Western Canada. In her role, she discovers, cultivates and nurtures investment opportunities and partnerships that change how we own, steward and develop land. Prior to joining Sacha, Kira was the Senior Manager in Community Investment at Vancity Credit Union, where she led opportunities in affordable housing, reconciliation and Indigenous business development, low or no-carbon green buildings, and meaningful climate action for businesses. Kira has a Master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning and practiced as an urban planner with the City of Vancouver for almost a decade.

Lance has been with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) since 1999, promoting technical, financial and policy solutions to enhance the sustainability, accessibility, and affordability of housing. He works directly with developers, builders, lenders, municipalities and non-profit housing providers on financing and funding opportunities. In his current role, he works directly with municipalities to facilitate delivery of the Housing Accelerator Fund. Originally from Kelowna, Lance started with CMHC in Ontario before returning to BC in 2005. Lance has a B.A. from the University of Victoria and an M.Pl (Urban and Regional Planning) from Queen’s University.

Having grown up in Mexico City, Brenda developed a profound interest in the intricate relationships between urban development and the social quality of life. She is passionate for creating more equitable, inclusive and thriving cities. Brenda works at the YWCA Metro Vancouver supporting the development of new affordable housing projects. She manages feasibility assessments, stakeholder engagement and financial strategy. Brenda has a Master’s and PhD in Urban Geography and Planning and has been involved in housing research and practice in diverse institutional and cultural context such as India and China.

Justin joined Chard Development in 2015 and has since become a leader within the company, helping to shape communities in Victoria, Vancouver, and North Vancouver through real estate acquisitions, development, and investments. Justin began his career heavily involved in underwriting project feasibility and is now committed to growing the company’s portfolio of purpose-built rental, market condo and commercial assets while exploring creative partnerships and applying a quantitative approach to strategic decision-marking. Justin has been heavily involved in working with non-profit groups like the YWCA to support the delivery of affordable housing. Originally from Toronto, Justin moved to Vancouver to attend the UBC Sauder School of Business and holds a BCom with a specialization in Real Estate.