Melanie joined TCHC in 2006, where she held various positions, prior to joining the OCHE team in 2014. During this this time Melanie worked in various TCHC communities, including Jamestown and Lawrence Heights.
Melanie was a member of the inaugural OCHE team, serving as an Early Resolutions Officer from 2014 to 2017, then in 2017 became Senior Advisor to the Commissioner.
Melanie holds an Honours B.A. from the University of Toronto with a focus on sociology and criminology. Prior to joining TCHC Melanie worked with Toronto Employment and Social Services, where her focus was working with vulnerable populations. In addition, she worked with Housing Connections administering the Social Housing waiting list and Housing Allowance programs.
Melanie is passionate about working with senior and vulnerable populations and is committed to ensuring that the strong foundation of fairness and advocacy at OCHE continues.