Board of directors
Strategic Oversight & Sector Expertise
Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and sector expertise to advance Trillium’s mission of expanding access to homeownership across Ontario.
Dr. Mitchell E. Kosny
Professor Emeritus and Former Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning, Toronto Metropolitan University
Dr. Mitchell E. Kosny is the former Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), where he taught and conducted research for more than four decades. His career spans urban planning, governance, and strategic policy development, with extensive engagement in housing and local government issues in Canada and internationally. He has held leadership roles, including Chair of Toronto Community Housing during the initial rollout of the Regent Park Revitalization and President of WoodGreen Community Services.
At Trillium Housing, Mitch brings deep expertise in urban planning, governance, and housing systems. He has been a valued advisor to co-founder Joe Deschênes Smith as the organization continues to evolve and expand its work. His experience across municipal leadership, community development, and international capacity-building initiatives helps guide Trillium’s efforts to advance practical solutions that expand access to homeownership across Ontario.
Steve Pomeroy
Industry Professor, McMaster University, Head of Focus Consulting Inc.
Steve is an Industry Professor at McMaster University and Executive Advisor to the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC). With more than 40 years of experience in Canada’s housing sector, he has worked across municipal and federal government, non-profit housing development, and consulting. He has authored over 260 research reports and papers on housing affordability and homelessness. At Trillium Housing, Steve brings deep policy expertise and sector insight, supporting the organization’s evidence-informed approach to expanding access to homeownership. His experience strengthens Trillium’s ability to operate effectively within complex housing systems and to advance practical solutions for moderate-income families across Ontario.
Peter Friedmann
Board Director, Advisor/Consultant - governance, risk management, and policy analysis.
Peter brings more than 15 years of board experience with a strong foundation in governance, risk management, and policy analysis. He has provided strategic oversight and advisory support to a number of boards and real estate investment trusts, focusing on sound decision-making and long-term organizational resilience. His career includes extensive experience in housing and financial markets, including leadership roles at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
At Trillium Housing, Peter contributes governance discipline and deep sector knowledge, supporting the organization’s work in expanding access to homeownership. His background in housing finance and policy strengthens Trillium’s ability to navigate complex market conditions while advancing innovative solutions for moderate-income families.
Aidan Grove-White
Partner, StrategyCorp
Aidan is a Partner at StrategyCorp, where he advises clients on government relations, public policy, and complex regulatory environments. He works at the intersection of housing, infrastructure, land use planning, and economic development, helping align private sector initiatives with public sector priorities. His experience includes navigating governance frameworks, securing public funding, and shaping policy outcomes that enable responsible growth.
At Trillium Housing, Aidan brings policy insight and strategic advisory experience to support scalable, practical solutions that expand access to homeownership. His background in advancing housing and infrastructure initiatives strengthens Trillium’s ability to operate effectively within Ontario’s evolving regulatory and funding landscape.
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