Oxford House Foundation of Canada

Earl Thiessen has been with Oxford House for 15 years in various positions and assumed the role of Executive Director on July 1, 2019. He is the developer of Numerous Recovery Housing Models, including Pre-treatment housing, Entry-Level Housing, and the Peer/Culturally Supported Indigenous Recovery Housing Model. From Homelessness to Executive Director, Earl was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal 2023 for his contributions to the Mental Health and Addiction Sector in Alberta.