Introducing Changing Ways' New Executive Director - Amiel Houghton

The Board of Directors for Changing Ways is thrilled to welcome Amiel Houghton as our organization's new Executive Director, effective September 9, 2024.

Amiel joined Changing Ways in September 2023, as project leader for the Caring Dads - Safe at Home initiative, and most recently was the co-interim Executive Director during our ED recruitment process.

With more than 20 years of non-profit and public sector leadership experience, most recently serving as Program Manager for ANOVA, Amiel is deeply passionate about prevention, advocacy, and system change. Her career focus includes addictions support, homelessness prevention, community development, and housing.

“I look forward to leading Changing Ways into its next chapter of growth, advocating for the rights and well-being of those the organization serves, and strengthening the network of support for our community” ~ Amiel Houghton

Changing Ways is a non-profit, registered charity that has been making a difference in the communities that it serves for over three decades. The organization is based upon feminist philosophy and principles and continues to be on the leading edge of successfully working with men to end gender-based violence. Changing Ways challenges the roots of gender-based violence through prevention, education, collective action, and building hope.

About her new role at Changing Ways, Amiel says, I look forward to leading Changing Ways into its next chapter of growth, advocating for the rights and well-being of those the organization serves, and strengthening the network of support for our community. I am passionate about the necessity to include and engage men and boys in the conversations about Gender Based Violence and am committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and impact-driven service at Changing Ways, ensuring that the organization continues to thrive and expand its reach within the community.

"Amiel steps into this new role at Changing Ways at an exciting time," says Andrea Topham, Changing Ways Board Chair "she brings a strong background in people-centric leadership, a wide breadth of knowledge on systems and systems change, and great enthusiasm for the work.” The Board of Directors is confident that under Amiel's leadership, Changing Ways will continue to grow and innovate as we enter this next phase of the organization's development.