Tyler Ellis

PUBLIC SECTOR &
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
12+ years leading community development, organizational initiatives, government relations, and cross-sector partnerships.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTCO-FOUNDER • FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER • TREASURER
Muskoka Community Land TrustCo-founded the Muskoka Community Land Trust to advance community-led solutions to affordable housing challenges in Muskoka.ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Helped build the organization from concept through establishment, contributing to its governance, strategic direction, and development.AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Advanced community-based approaches to expanding affordable housing, including work with local partners and housing stakeholders.CROSS-SECTOR LEADERSHIP
Built partnerships across government, nonprofit, and community sectors to advance practical responses to local housing challenges.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP & TRANSFORMATION12+ YEARS OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIPLed complex community-focused initiatives within a large nonprofit environment, translating organizational priorities into strategy, partnerships, operational improvements, and measurable outcomes.STRATEGIC EXECUTIONLed cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, aligning teams, stakeholders, and resources around shared organizational priorities.CHANGE & TRANSFORMATIONChampioned organizational improvement by identifying challenges, developing practical solutions, and implementing new approaches that improved service delivery and organizational effectiveness.

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC LEADERSHIPBOARD & ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCEProvided governance and strategic oversight through board and organizational leadership roles, contributing to strategic direction, financial stewardship, organizational development, and accountable decision-making.GOVERNMENT & STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSBuilt relationships across government, nonprofit, and community sectors, navigating complex stakeholder environments to align priorities, build consensus, and advance shared objectives.STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPSDeveloped cross-sector partnerships that connected organizational priorities with community needs, helping move collaborative initiatives from opportunity to implementation.

$8M+ APPROVEDDeveloped and advanced provincial business cases resulting in more than $8 million in approved funding for program and service delivery.

81% REDUCTIONDesigned and implemented an automated vacancy management system that reduced the average vacancy-to-service timeline from 374 days to 72 days.

AFFORDABLE HOUSINGCo-founded the Muskoka Community Land Trust, helping establish a community-led organization focused on long-term affordable housing solutions in Muskoka.

COMMUNITY IMPACTRecognized by Nipissing University for contributions to community partnership, leadership, and meaningful opportunities for students.

BUILD PEOPLE. BUILD SYSTEMS. BUILD IMPACT.I believe leadership is about creating the conditions for people and organizations to succeed.Build People. Develop people, create opportunity, and empower others to lead.Build Systems. Create structures and processes that make good work easier, more sustainable, and more effective.Build Impact. Turn strategy into action and action into meaningful, measurable results.The strongest organizations don't depend on one leader. They build the capacity to succeed beyond them.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Karis Disability Services | 2014–2026Led community development, strategic initiatives, government relations, and cross-sector partnerships within a large nonprofit organization supporting people with developmental disabilities.LEADERSHIP SCOPEGovernment Relations • Strategic Planning • Organizational Transformation • Community Development • Service Innovation • Cross-Sector Partnerships

$8M+ IN APPROVED FUNDING
Developed and advanced provincial business cases resulting in approval of more than $8 million in funding for program and service delivery.374 → 72 DAYS
Designed an automated vacancy-management system that reduced average vacancy-to-service time from 374 days to 72 days — an 81% reduction.SUSTAINABLE REVENUE DEVELOPMENT
Launched a fee-for-service program that diversified organizational revenue and created a sustainable new funding stream.OUR VOICES MATTER
Founded a North District self-advocacy network enabling people with disabilities to engage directly with municipal and provincial governments.ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Led organization-wide strategic communications and engagement, translating priorities into organizational alignment and implementation.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOHonours Bachelor of Arts
Major: History • Minors: Political Science & EnglishHERITAGE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYMaster of Divinity

BUILDING STRONGER
ORGANIZATIONS. CREATING
MEANINGFUL IMPACT.I’m interested in opportunities to lead organizational growth, strengthen teams, and turn strategy into measurable results.If you're looking for a leader who can navigate complexity, build partnerships across sectors, and move ideas from strategy to implementation, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.