Mira Oreck became the first Executive Director of The Houssian Foundation in 2020. She is a dedicated leader passionate about driving social and environmental change through progressive public policies and fostering civic engagement.
Guided by a feminist perspective shaped early in life and a deep commitment to our natural environment, Mira has worked closely with the Board to craft the foundation’s inaugural grant-making and investment strategies and built meaningful relationships within the philanthropic sector. Alongside the board, she has guided the foundation towards trust-based philanthropic practices.
Mira has a professional background in community and political organizing, working on issue-based campaigns in both Canada and the United States. She also served as the Director of Stakeholder Relations to Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan.
Holding an undergraduate degree in sociology and women’s studies from McGill University and a Master’s in urban policy from The New School in New York City, Mira’s expertise and vision have been instrumental in shaping the foundation.
Mira loves to be outside with her husband, two kids and elderly dog.