Émmanuelle Proud-Thomson is a bilingual professional with 24+ years of leadership experience and a strong background in customer service, training, and volunteering. She brings her passion and problem-solving approach to co-operative housing, advocating for low- to moderate-income individuals and working to get more co-ops built.

Émmanuelle has been the Board President of Unified Saint John Housing Co-operative (USJ) for the past four years, leading a thriving community of 294 co-op homes. Under her leadership, nine small co-ops in Saint John merged into a unified organization, increasing purchasing power, financial stability, and long-term sustainability. This strength has allowed USJ to partner with youth-serving agencies on a trauma-informed 14-unit housing project for homeless youth in Saint John.

For the past year, Émmanuelle has proudly served as the CHF Canada Board Representative for New Brunswick & PEI, ensuring that the voices of co-op members in the region are heard. She is committed to removing barriers to co-op development, working with developers, and advocating for policy changes that make co-operative housing more accessible.

Her past board experience includes Autism Speaks, the NB Arts Board, and the Welcome Committee of the Saint John Local Immigration Partnership. As a 2022 CHF Canada AGM panelist, she shared insights on co-op mergers and strengthening financial sustainability.

Émmanuelle is seeking re-election to the CHF Canada Board to continue advocating for co-op housing across NB & PEI, fostering a united movement, and working towards Co-operative Housing for All.

When she has downtime, Émmanuelle enjoys painting, creative upcycling, and spending time with family.