Elizabeth is leading Maytree’s work to advance economic and social rights in Canada. She is a dedicated builder and champion for the non-profit sector, with extensive experience in research, teaching, and direct service. Elizabeth has a deep history with Maytree; she previously served as its Director of Policy and was the executive director of one of Maytree’s signature ideas: the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC). Before returning to Maytree in 2014, Elizabeth established and led Mowat NFP at the Mowat Centre, University of Toronto, where she conducted and directed research on the challenges facing the non-profit sector. Elizabeth currently serves as the Chair of Making the Shift: A Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab at York University, and as the Chair of the City of Toronto’s Housing Rights Advisory Committee.