Stacey Hawkins

Stacey joined the DRHBA team as Executive Officer in 2017. As Executive Officer, Stacey manages the Association and leads the government relations and advocacy work that the Association performs. Since joining DRHBA, Stacey has worked hard to modernize the Association – changing up member events, enhancing advocacy work and revising the bylaws to ensure proper representation of all members on the board of directors. In 2020, Stacey was elected by EOs across the province as the Chair of OHBA’s Executive Officer Committee. Stacey has degrees in psychology and history (Trent University), a diploma in journalism (Durham College) and a certificate in bookkeeping (Durham College). She worked as a freelance writer for Metroland Durham Region Media Group for 15 years, including as Editorial Consultant for the New Homes & Interiors section. Ontario’s housing policy landscape has undergone unprecedented change over the past several years. From Bill 23 and development charge reforms to infras