Sally Yee (she/her)

Sally Yee is a lifelong collaborator and leader who listens carefully, uniting ideas and interests. She brings decades of experience, steady leadership and a deep commitment to co-operative housing. She is currently in her fifth year on the CHF BC Board and sits on its Aging in Place Committee. She is also an external director and former treasurer of WISHS Housing Co-op. Closer to home, Sally remains active in her community at Fraserview Housing Co-op in south Vancouver, where she serves on the Social Committee and previously served on the Membership Committee.

Sally understands co-ops because she lives in one and has helped run them for years. For more than 35 years, she has volunteered with organizations she cares deeply about. Her experience includes serving on the board of a housing co-op in the early 1980s, coaching and leading with BC Special Olympics and Vancouver Special Olympics, and helping several non-profits with planning and finances. She has also served on a strata council and volunteered at many community events.

For over 40 years, Sally has worked as a civil litigation paralegal, focusing on human rights, constitutional, and Indigenous law. This work has given her a strong understanding of rules, risks and decision-making skills that are especially important as co-ops face growing financial and legal pressures.

Sally is also a single parent to her adopted daughter, who lives with mental health challenges. This lived experience has shaped her compassion and her strong belief in the importance of safe, stable and affordable housing.

In 2024, Sally prepared a paper for the CHF BC Board on security of tenure. With federal housing subsidies ending in 2028 and long-term leases expiring, many co-ops could face significantly higher housing charges. Sally is committed to standing up for co-ops, supporting CHF Canada’s advocacy work, and helping find long-term solutions so co-ops remain affordable and sustainable.

Sally is known for being reliable, thoughtful and fair. She listens, works hard and follows through. She brings practical experience, good judgment and a clear focus on what matters most: keeping co-op housing affordable, protecting members’ security and helping co-ops stay strong for the future.