Instructors
Stefan is the Director of Development and Asset Management at New Chelsea Society, the third largest Social Housing Provider operating 1432 units in the Lower Mainland. He is managing 20 properties with an estimated insured value of $ 300 million and about 3,500 residents. In addition, he is in charge for new housing projects and organizational development within New Chelsea. Stefan is with this organization since 2012, and has worked as a Program Manager in a Supportive Housing project in the DTES with Coast Mental Health. Stefan immigrated to Vancouver 10 years ago from Berlin, Germany, where he worked as a Director of an addiction and recovery facility for over 10 years.
Stefan has a Bachelor Degree in Social Work (BSW), a Diploma in Economics, and has accomplished the Experienced Professional Route Program with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) leading to his Chartered Membership (CIHCM). Stefan has obtained his Property Management and Social Housing Certificate from Langara College, and is currently studying for his Construction and Development Certificate.
Manijeh is a lawyer with 22 years of diverse legal experience. Her legal practice includes an emphasis on mortgages, leasing, property acquisitions, development, corporate, commercial, wills,estates, and trusts law. Manijeh teaches Real Estate Law; Negotiation & Dispute Resolution; and Development Application Process.
