December 10, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta – Civida, Edmonton’s largest provider of community and affordable housing, has appointed Bree Claude as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 9, 2025.
Her appointment follows a comprehensive recruitment process and builds on her recent service as Interim CEO beginning August 1, 2025. The first female CEO in Civida’s 50-year history, Bree brings extensive experience in public service, social policy, and community development, along with a proven record of championing equity and collaboration. Before stepping into the CEO role, Bree held several senior leadership positions within Civida, serving as Executive Director of the Civida Housing Foundation, and Vice President of Customer Experience and Community Partnerships, where she led strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery, and strengthen partnership engagement.
With over 25 years of experience, Bree’s career includes serving in Director and Executive Director roles within the Government of Alberta across the Ministries of Human Services, Seniors and Housing, Advanced Education, and Children’s Services, as well as leadership experience with Strathcona County. Her work across diverse sectors has shaped her deep understanding of community needs and effective service systems.
“Bree brings vision, professionalism, compassion for those Civida serves, and a strong collaborative skillset – precisely what Civida needs as we move into our next phase of growth. Under her leadership we look forward to advancing service excellence, strengthening our culture, and deepening our impact across Edmonton.”
– Geoff Oberg, Chair, Civida Board of Directors
Civida manages more than 5,400 homes across 130+ sites, supporting over 23,000 individuals through affordable housing, rental assistance, and mixed-income community models. The organization plays a critical role in Edmonton’s housing continuum, working closely with all orders of government, sector partners, and community agencies.
As an executive leader, Bree is focused on enabling sustainable growth, optimizing capital development, and driving innovative solutions that respond to the evolving housing needs of communities. She brings a strong commitment to financial stewardship, organizational performance, cross-sector collaboration, and evidence-informed decision-making. Bree holds a degree in Political Science, a Master of Science in Human Ecology, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Social Sciences with Royal Roads University. She is also a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award for Community Service and actively contributes to community governance through volunteer board participation.
As Chief Executive Officer, Bree will lead Civida’s efforts to expand access to safe, affordable housing, bolster partnerships across the housing ecosystem, and advance service excellence to meet the evolving needs of tenants and the wider community.
“Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home. I am honoured to lead an organization whose mission has always been rooted in dignity, respect, and community. Together with tenants, committed partners and our exceptional staff, I look forward to building stronger, more inclusive communities across Edmonton.”
– Bree Claude, incoming Chief Executive Office, Civida
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