Fọlákẹ́ is an accomplished professional dedicated to driving positive social impact, with a rich background in the non-profit sector. She brings a unique blend of expertise in project management and a passion for community development to the NSNPHA.

Throughout her career in the non-profit sector, Fọlákẹ́ has played pivotal roles in implementing and managing impactful projects. As a Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM), Fọlákẹ́ is a knowledgeable and skilled project manager. While managing projects she uses her agility and adaptability in leading teams through iterative and collaborative frameworks. She is also a Certified Scrum Master. Fọlákẹ́ has successfully overseen initiatives aimed at improving the lives of diverse communities, showcasing her ability to align strategy with social justice goals. Fọlákẹ́ enjoys travelling, playing volleyball, and working in roles that connect people to opportunities. She is excited to apply her skills to support the non-profit housing sector!

The Board of Directors are delighted to introduce Trish McCourt as the inaugural Executive Director of the NSNPHA. With a decade of experience providing leadership in the non-profit sector, Trish has dedicated her career to community development and social justice advocacy. Trish is a registered social worker who has traveled Canada from coast to coast to coast, living in six provinces and territories, but has always considered Nova Scotia home. In addition to her social work degree from Dalhousie University School of Social Work, she has been awarded a degree from Saint Mary’s University and certificate from the Nova Scotia Community College. Over the past four years, Trish has led as an executive director at a non-profit women’s center in Southwest Nova Scotia, where her collaborative approach addressed a myriad of women’s issues, including housing challenges. Trish believes housing is a human right. She is dedicated to ensuring rural and urban perspectives and the voices of all communities are included in housing solutions. Trish’s background in the non-profit sector and her unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive communities align perfectly with our organization’s mission. As we embark on this exciting journey to support the non-profit housing sector, Trish’s visionary leadership will undoubtedly chart a course for success. We are thrilled to have her at the helm of our new association and eagerly anticipate the positive impact she will bring to our mission.

A new agency means a new branding. In 2023 the NSNPHA with funding from The Centre worked with R&G Strategy to develop our brand. With the goal of showcasing vibrancy and the diversity of Nova Scotia, we selected a palette of bright colours and fonts that are accessible and reflect community. We believe housing is a human right and therefore community and peoples’ needs should be mirrored in their housing, not the other way around. Our logo seeks to send this message by centring people and reflecting a diversity of urban and rural housing models