Check out our Alberta ACORN leaders
Vanessa Badger
Chair, Calgary East Chapter - National Board Representative
Vanessa is a Cree/Nakoda First Nations woman who has lived in the East End Calgary neighbourhood of Forest Lawn for 35 years. She is passionate about fighting inequality and racism in Calgary and is active in the community volunteer group Yethka Voices of the Greater Forest Lawn.
Kavin Sheikheldin
Secretary, Calgary East Chapter
Kavin Sheikheldin is a disability rights and housing activist based in Calgary. She joined ACORN in 2021 shortly after it launched in Alberta, quickly stepping into leadership roles to advocate for rent control and, more recently, helping lead the organization's "No to ADAP" campaign.
Abi Martin
Chair, Calgary City-Centre
Abi has been involved in ACORN since April 2023, joining after they left an abusive job. They were born and half raised in Calgary and Kelowna. In late 2023 they started a transit based cleaning business, keeping costs low for clients and volunteering services to Calgarians in need.
Elaine Bruce-Haynes
Co-Chair, Calgary City-Centre
