As Senior Vice-President, People and Impact, Karen Coviello will help strengthen Habitat’s impact in communities across Canada

Habitat for Humanity Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Coviello as Senior Vice-President, People and Impact. In this new role for the organization, Karen will lead the national partnership strategy with 45 local Habitats, as well as lead the organization's people and culture strategy.

"Habitat's impact is local, tangible and fueled by communities coming together in every part of our country. That is the foundation for how we will raise our impact for affordable homeownership. Karen's new role elevates this goal across our organization and brings a focus to how we continue to grow our capacity and joint strategy with our network and partners," said Pedro Barata, President & CEO.

The main engine of Habitat for Humanity's impact in Canada is local Habitat organizations, located in communities from coast to coast to coast. Supporting the continued operational success of local Habitats and the network of over 100 Habitat ReStores across the nation are front and centre to Karen and her team.

"I am excited about this challenge, and I know our team and local Habitats are ready to take our work to a new level”, said Karen Coviello. “Having led a local Habitat organization myself, I know how challenging it can be to lead in a complex housing environment that is influenced by so many macro forces. And I also know the power that comes from working together from the ground-up, to build a Canada where everyone has access to a safe and affordable place to call home.”

Activating a renewed people and talent strategy that continues to place equity, diversity and inclusion and Reconciliation at the heart of Habitat's mission will also be fundamental to Karen's new role on our executive leadership team.