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At Homeward Public Affairs, we are committed to making our communities an even better place to live and do business.

Our diverse team of experts have built strong reputations tackling the housing crisis, pursuing Indigenous reconciliation, strengthening healthcare, and creating a sustainable policy environment for organizations to do business.

When you go Homeward, you access the knowledge and the know-how to consistently deliver successful public affairs strategies that deliver results for your organization and the people you serve.

Our team wholeheartedly supports the Treaty rights of Indigenous people in Canada and around the world, as well as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Our dedication includes recognizing and respecting the deep connection Indigenous communities have with their land, supporting diversity, and engaging with each community in a manner that honors their unique history and customs.

Team Members

Jacob Gorenkoff

Jacob Gorenkoff

Founder & CEO

Jacob brings a penchant for creative energy, big ideas, and a genuine love of helping others to everything he does: it’s those values that prompted him to found Homeward Public Affairs.

Scott Clark

Scott Clark

Consultant

Active in politics for over a decade, Scott has worked on multiple successful campaigns, working with everyone from local representatives in Durham Region to cabinet ministers on Parliament Hill.

Dr. Carolyn Whitzman

Dr. Carolyn Whitzman

Lead Researcher

Carolyn Whitzman is in the middle of her third career as a researcher, consultant, and advocate, focused on housing and planning policy that advances the right to the city.

Courtney Carstens

Courtney Carstens

Executive Assistant

Courtney brings over 10 years of administrative experience to her role as Executive Assistant at Homeward Public Affairs.

Jaimee Gaunce

Jaimee Gaunce

Special Advisor

Celebrated for her skill at blending data and lived experience for the organizations she has supported, Jaimee is an internationally recognized Indigenous public policy leader.

Ben

Ben

Pawsonal Assistant

With a pedigree in tail-wagging and belly-rub solicitation, Ben brings a unique blend of charisma and canine charm to the team as Homeward Public Affairs’ Pawsonal Assistant.

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