Board of Directors + Leadership

Cheryl Tanchak brings more than 20 years of experience in human services, with a career spanning healthcare, mental health, disability services, housing, and community-based programs. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals and families navigating complex challenges, including homelessness, housing instability, mental health concerns, and addictions.

Having held progressive leadership roles, Cheryl is passionate about building strong teams, strengthening community partnerships, and developing services that respond to the evolving needs of the people they serve. Her leadership approach is collaborative and grounded in compassion, dignity, and respect, with a strong commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed practices.

In her role as Director of Housing & Crisis Services at YWCA Saskatoon, Cheryl is committed to strengthening housing and crisis supports and working alongside community partners to create meaningful pathways forward for women, children, and families. She believes that lasting change begins with connection, collaboration, and creating opportunities for people to build stability and move forward.