About us

Patricia’s leadership is deeply rooted in collaboration. She works across all four levels of government—municipal, provincial, federal, and Indigenous—and has partnered for over a decade with the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. This enduring partnership fuels applied research and data innovation, transforming Calgary’s Homeless-Serving System of Care into a model of evidence-based, coordinated response.

As a convener and connector, Patricia ensures that CHF remains a platform for collective action. She actively partners with and welcomes all who are committed to fighting homelessness—community agencies, shelter providers, Indigenous allies, people with lived experience, and Calgarians who believe that everyone deserves a home and the supports they need to thrive.

As Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, Bo plays a pivotal role in building and nurturing relationships that drive collaboration, trust, and long-term value across diverse stakeholder groups. Known for a thoughtful and inclusive approach, she is committed to fostering transparent dialogue and meaningful partnerships that support sustainable growth and innovation. With a passion for connecting people and ideas, she continues to champion engagement strategies that make a lasting impact.

In 2024, Jessica joined the Calgary Homeless Foundation to champion system-level collaboration that strengthens and amplifies the work of agency partners on the front lines of homelessness. Her leadership is rooted in the belief that meaningful change happens when we create spaces where partners feel seen, valued, and motivated to shape solutions together. At CHF, she brings a spirit of optimism and excellence to the fight against homelessness—championing cross-sector partnerships, learning by doing, and fostering a culture of shared accountability.

Jessica has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Leadership. Prior to CHF, Jessica spent nearly two decades with Kindred Connections Society, where she began as a practicum student and ultimately served as CEO. Years of walking alongside vulnerable families have shaped her conviction that systems should bend toward people’s needs, not ask people to bend to the system.

Jessica’s seen firsthand that solving complex problems depends on relationships that invite honesty, spark creative thinking, and make space for people to wrestle with complexity together. The best ideas often emerge not from individual brilliance, but from the friction of working things through, side by side.

He believes that true leadership is rooted in cultivating a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Additionally, Jenessa served for three years as the Board Chair of Big Hill Haven, which provides emergency shelter, outreach, and education for those experiencing or impacted by domestic violence in Cochrane, Alberta, and surrounding areas, during which time, she played a key role in leading the development of their new strategic plan, expanding shelter space and obtaining annual operational funding through the Province of Alberta. Joining Calgary Homeless Foundation as Controller in 2021 and later moving into the role of Director, Finance and Operations, Jenessa is passionate about culture and operational storytelling and imbeds a commitment to our purpose in her leadership and operational oversight.