Our Team
The Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society is guided by an 8-member volunteer board. Our members are dedicated local residents committed to serving our community.
Board of Directors
Kim Darwin
Although not born in Sechelt, Kim describes herself as a “local”, having lived on the Coast for over 50 years. She is mom of 3 adult children and grandma to 2 little ones. Kim has been an independent mortgage broker on the Coast since 2004. Previously she spent 16 years as a legal assistant, specializing in property, corporate and wills and estate law. She has completed Property Management, Real Estate Salesperson and Sub-Mortgage Broker programs through UBC Sauder School of Business. Kim joined the SCAHS Board in 2022 after volunteering 3 years with Community Futures Sunshine Coast and 6 years with the BC Green Party Provincial Council. Kim’s passion is to work toward solving difficult problems and to make a positive difference in her community. “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” –Ruth Bader Ginsburg
PRESIDENT
Wendy Hollis
After a quick visit to help a friend in Madeira Park in 2004, Wendy fell in love with the beauty of the Coast and the kindness of its residents. For 15 years she was a year-round visitor before officially making Pender Harbour her permanent home in 2021.
Wendy brings over 20 years of business management experience to the board, including more than 15 years with TELUS in areas such as capital planning, learning & development, leadership, and strategy. Her professional background has equipped her with strong skills in organizational planning, team development, and long-term visioning—all of which she is eager to apply in service to her community.
She is deeply passionate about “giving where she lives,” with a keen interest in helping others thrive. Wendy believes that having a safe and comfortable home is a critical foundation for well-being and understands how difficult this can be for many on the Coast. She looks forward to contributing her experience and energy to support the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society in addressing the region’s ongoing housing challenges and creating opportunities for residents to flourish."
VICE PRESIDENT
Beth Breasail
Beth has been a resident of the Sunshine Coast since 2021. She has over twenty years experience in the real estate industry, in the management, development and leasing of commercial and multifamily buildings across Western Canada. Beth is a licensed real estate agent working out of RE/MAX Oceanview Realty, focusing on both the commercial and residential markets. She has a B.Com in Entrepreneurial Management from Royal Roads University and a Marketing Management diploma from BCIT. Beth strongly believes in housing for all and has a desire to work toward ensuring secure and affordable housing for all residents of the Coast, creating a vibrant and economically balanced community.
TREASURER
Melissa Enyedy
Melissa grew up in Roberts Creek and having moved away after high school decided to move back in 2010 to get back to a slower pace of living. She currently runs her own Wellness business specializing in Restful Living practices. Prior to making her career switch, Melissa worked for 10 years with the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, primarily in Administration and Management.
Having watched the dramatic change in housing on the Sunshine Coast and experiencing the many challenges we now face regarding affordable housing, Melissa is excited and passionate about contributing to solution-based actions and moving this important conversation forward.
SECRETARY
Wanda Selzer
Wanda came to SCAHS with a strong commitment to finding solutions toward affordable housing on the Sunshine Coast. She has 25 years of experience working in various positions in Community Mental Health – mostly providing supported housing in Vancouver. Wanda also lived for 12 years in Cooperative Housing in Vancouver’s west end. There, she served on many committees and the Co-op’s board of directors. This environment cemented her desire to create diverse inclusive communities that offer safe, secure and affordable housing. Wanda has a BA in Psychology from UBC and a Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology from SFU. Wanda joined the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society in 2016
DIRECTOR
Norbert Jakubke
Norbert and his wife, Ilona, make their home in Gibsons, where they’ve found a deep sense of connection in this vibrant community. Over the years, Norbert—a designer and marketing strategist—has partnered with leading real estate developers to help people imagine and achieve their dream of homeownership. Along the way, he has watched housing affordability shift from a rare concern to one of the most urgent challenges facing communities today.
He believes that a strong, sustainable community depends on people of all ages and walks of life having access to affordable housing—whether it’s the person serving at a local coffee shop or sharing a meal at a neighborhood café. Guided by a passion for meaningful change, Norbert is committed to using his skills and vision to support SCAHS in ensuring affordable housing remains within reach for everyone in this remarkable community.
DIRECTOR
Karys Foley
Karys is a registered social worker with over 30 years experience working with vulnerable children, families and individuals. She has held title of family counsellor; youth worker; educational assistant; key worker and home share provider. Over the 17 years she worked in the non-profit sector she learned a bit about making resources stretch and thinking creatively about getting needs met. Karys has also worked for government agencies such as CLBC and MCFD. Her current role as a family support navigator with SD46 puts her in touch with families who are struggling with the rapid changes happening in housing and food security. In addition, she has a private practice as a behavior coach who provides training and education on complex neurodevelopmental conditions. All of this experience makes Karys a strong and capable advocate and support resource. She is passionate about making room for everyone to have their needs met. She is honoured to have grown up and live on the sacred ancestral lands and waters of the Shishalh Nation where she raised her family and grows her own food.
DIRECTOR
Christopher Johnston
DIRECTOR
Christopher brings decades of experience in every facet of residential construction from single family homes to large multi story developments to our organization. He has developed programs for the North Alberta Institute of Technology focusing on the development of affordable housing. He has served on the boards of various housing non-profits across Western Canada.
Andy Maycock
Landed in the lower mainland 35 years ago with a plan to attend UBC and train as a Geophysicist. While attending UBC and exploring the province, Andy and his wife Clare fell in love with the Sunshine Coast. Three children and a career that took his family around the world later, Andy and Clare moved back to the Sunshine Coast. Although Andy trained and worked as a Geophysicist, his later years saw him in technical, project and development management. The wealth juxtaposition Andy experienced while overseas helped crystallize his belief in the right to affordable housing and his desire to support that right. Andy lives and operates a Geophysical company in Gibsons, holds B.Sc in Geophysics from UBC, an MBA from Middlesex University (London, UK) and is a Registered Professional Geophysicist (P.Geoph) with APEGA.
DIRECTOR
Staff
Jackie Mees
Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Jackie has lived in Gibsons, Sechelt, and now Pender Harbour, giving her a strong connection to the people and places that make this community special. She enjoys hiking with her family and spending time outdoors.
Having seen the dramatic changes to the housing market since childhood, she is proud to contribute to the Society’s mission of creating accessible and affordable housing across the Sunshine Coast.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Kelly Foley
REGIONAL HOUSING COORDINATOR, COVER THE COAST
Kelly has called the Sunshine Coast home for over 23 years. She feels so lucky to have raised her family in such a beautiful and welcoming community, spending many glorious hours on the beach or in the forest with her boys. Kelly has considerable knowledge about the Sunshine Coast housing sector combined with over 30 years’ experience in strategic planning, program management, community engagement, revenue development, and communications for social service and private sector organizations.
Make a difference
The Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society (SCAHS) is creating housing that strengthens our community by providing stability and hope for a better future.