Lilian Chau
March 10, 2024
Lilian (she/her) is passionate about creating communities where everyone feels they belong and has access to safe, affordable housing. As the Chief Executive Officer of Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society, she is transforming the organization from a housing operator into a non-profit housing developer that can meet the needs of low and moderate-income women households, single-parent families, seniors, people with disabilities, and Indigenous and equity-deserving groups across Metro Vancouver. Lilian is proud to collaborate with a fantastic team and Board of Directors on innovative projects that strengthen the organization, renew our buildings, and fulfill the Society’s mission to double the number of homes we operate and the people we serve by 2028.
With more than 20 years of experience in urban planning, affordable housing development, social finance, and public engagement, Lilian has worked with municipalities, government agencies, First Nations, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions such as Vancity Credit Union and the Vancity Community Foundation. She also gives back as a volunteer, serving on boards and advisory councils, including the Hiyám ta Sḵwxwú7mesh Housing Society, the Boann Social Finance, the Law Foundation of BC, and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association. Lilian is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and holds a Master of Planning from the University of British Columbia.