Susan Zambonin, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region, has been passionate about the mission of Habitat for Humanity for 19 years. She was previously chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region and Habitat for Humanity PEI, and also served as executive officer of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association in PEI.
A Rotarian and volunteer, Zambonin has won several awards, including a Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Club of Charlottetown and an International Outstanding Contribution Award, Mentorship Award, and Award of Excellence from Habitat for Humanity Canada. She has been a board member, Global Village team leader, Affiliate Coach, and recipient of Habitat Canada’s first Mentorship Award.
Recently, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region has built a condo building, which will welcome 41 families - providing one, two and three-bedroom units for a number of demographics including first-time homeowners, seniors, young couples and low-income individuals.