Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated individuals leading Causeway's mission to create inclusive employment opportunities and empower people in our community.
Senior Leadership

Owen Freiheit
Executive Director
As Executive Director, Owen provides strategic leadership to advance Causeway’s mission of creating inclusive, meaningful employment opportunities for people facing barriers to work. He oversees the organization’s social enterprises, programs, and services, with a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term impact. Bringing a background in entrepreneurship and brand development, Owen applies a disciplined, forward-looking approach to innovation, accountability, and organizational sustainability.

Chelsea Clendinning
Director of Operations
Chelsea brings nearly a decade of dedication and institutional knowledge to her leadership role at Causeway. Having served in a variety of positions over the past nine years, she has developed a deep understanding of the community Causeway serves and the systems that support effective service delivery. As Director of Operations, Chelsea oversees day-to-day programs, services, and social enterprises, focusing on operational effectiveness, staff support, and consistent, mission-aligned outcomes.

Julie Jenkins
Director of Finance & Administration
As Director of Finance & Administration, Julie provides strategic oversight of Causeway’s financial and administrative functions, ensuring strong fiscal stewardship, accountability, and compliance. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with more than two decades of experience in the not-for-profit sector, she supports sound decision-making through disciplined financial management. Julie’s expertise in budgeting, reporting, and governance underpins the sustainability of the organization’s multi-million-dollar operations.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight, ensuring Causeway continues to fulfill its mission effectively.

Sandro Ricci
Chair
Founder, Winding Road Partners Inc.

Mike DesLauriers
Vice Chair
Employee Experience & DEI Programs Manager - Assent Inc.

Kate Faughnan
Past Chair
Consultant - HR Strategy & Communications

Judy Cameron
Treasurer
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Policy - Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions

Fairouz Wahab
Board Member
Director of Planning & Engineering - Richcraft Homes Ltd.

Maggie Sainty
Secretary
Lawyer - Gowling WLG

Lisa Dalla Rosa
Board Member
Associate - Planning, Fotenn Planning & Design

Kathleen Macmillan
Board Member
Manager - Canada's Risk Advisory Services, BDO

Adrian Larose
Board Member
Manager - Cyber Security Program Management, Government of Canada
Kurt Anderson
Board Member
Bio Coming Soon
Michaela De Curtis
Board Member
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