Welcoming Al Shadid: MHI’s New Executive Director

Multifaith Housing Initiative is delighted to welcome Ala’a Shadid (Al) as our new Executive Director. Al will officially step into the role on August 11, 2025, as current Executive Director Suzanne Le completes her tenure on August 18.

Al brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in the non-profit housing sector. He most recently served as Operations Manager at Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC), one of Ottawa’s largest non-profit housing providers. In this role, Al led large-scale operational initiatives, managed high-performing teams, and worked closely with municipal and provincial partners to influence housing policy.

Beyond his operational expertise, Al has also served on the boards of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA), Options Housing, and Gloucester Housing Corporation—demonstrating his commitment to strengthening the broader affordable housing sector.

Al is known for his collaborative leadership style, thoughtful decision-making, and deep belief in housing as a foundation for dignity and equity. His approach aligns closely with MHI’s values, and we are excited to work alongside him as we continue building safe, inclusive communities together.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Suzanne Le for her many years of extraordinary leadership. Her legacy lives on in the nine housing communities MHI now operates and the countless lives touched by her work.

We look forward to introducing Al to our supporters, tenants, and partners in the months ahead. Stay tuned for opportunities to connect with him as he begins this new chapter with MHI.

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