New member – getting to know you

Being part of a co-op means being part of a community, and we’d love to help your community get to know you.

We kindly invite you to answer 4 or 5 of the ‘Get to Know You’ questions below — whichever ones you feel most comfortable with. You’re also welcome to include anything else you’d like to share.

Your responses may be featured in Co-operatively Speaking, on the CEHL website, or in other materials that celebrate the people and stories that make our housing co-operatives so special.


Mel Abrams

Co-op Elected Director

Melanie, a CEHL co-operative member since 2021, is an experienced executive support professional with a background in government, Aboriginal affairs, and the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of experience in administration, stakeholder coordination, and cooperative governance, she has supported leaders across sectors and is passionate about community-led housing, inclusion, and social justice.