Our Story
Summit Housing & Outreach Programs (under the name of Summit House) was created in 1981 in response to the desperate need for supportive affordable housing for people with diagnosed mental illnesses.
At that time, there were virtually no mental health supportive housing projects available for people being discharged from hospital, or for other individuals who were homeless or at a risk of becoming homeless. In 1982, Summit Housing & Outreach Programs opened its first shared living house in Burlington for five people.
Our organization now offers a wide variety of housing options in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown and Acton. In addition, we are able to provide a variety of case management services which include assertive community treatment throughout the Region of Halton.
Quality Improvement Plan
Equitable
Increase programming available to specific diverse populations
Efficient
Reduce room turn over times between clients, reduce rent subsidy surplus returned to ministry at year end
Patient Centered
Improve client knowledge of agency complaint procedure, increase client knowledge of services after discharge
Clinician Experience
Increase staff engagement
Senior Leadership Team
Alban Joxhe Executive Director
Kerry Prevett Director, Client Services and Quality
Malama Musumbulwa Director of Finance
Malama brings over 25 years’ experience in financial management and accounting with a career spanning Not for Profit Organizations, Financial Institutions and the Mining Industry in Canada and Zambia. He has qualified as Chartered Accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA UK and is passionate about contributing to Summit Housing’s Mission by providing excellent financial leadership and stewardship.
Driven by values
Summit Housing & Outreach Programs is a non-profit charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network.
Staff and Board members continually work to improve the services provided by Summit Housing & Outreach Programs, and every effort is made to operate programs that are sensitive to the varying needs of the people we serve.
Donations and fund raising provide resources for improvements to the homes and for special activities. All private donations are tax deductible.
Board of Directors
Naushaba Degani, Chair
Naushaba Degani is the Director of Quality Improvement and System Performance at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division. She has worked in health system performance and evaluation for more than 20 years and has a PhD and an MHSc from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto as well as a BScH from Queen’s University. In addition to strong skills in data and measurement and knowledge of quality improvement methods, Naushaba has a background in harm reduction, evaluation and equity assessment.
Michael Wells, Vice Chair
Vanda Koukounakis
Vanda Koukounakis is the Vice President of Support Office Services for Schlegel Villages, a senior living organization with properties located throughout southern Ontario
She has worked in the long term care and retirement sector for nearly 20 years, supporting diverse populations. Vanda is an operations leader with extensive experience providing supports and services in a variety of areas; including clinical services, food and nutrition, environmental service, and program services. Vanda is passionate about advocacy and supporting individuals who represent the underserved in our communities.
Abrar Nantel
Abrar Nantel oversees financial planning and reporting, auditing, and mutual fund oversight at iA Clarington Investment Inc., one of Canada’s leading investment management firms. Abrar has more than 15 years of finance experience in the investment industry. Abrar graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance. Abrar obtained her CPA designation and is a Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada member.
Parul Vora
Parul Vora is a financial services executive with over 20 years of experience across a broad spectrum of banking and insurance. Areas of focus have included retirement solutions, payments and loyalty as well as asset servicing. Parul is an exceptional people leader with a passion for the value of diverse views and fostering a culture of inclusion in order to achieve results.
Parul has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University as well as a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business. She also holds a professional accounting designation (CPA/CMA).
Happuka John
Camille Vezina