Vink Consulting is led by Cassandra Vink, who founded the firm in 2013.  Cassandra leads all aspects of Vink Consulting’s projects and brings together teams of experts to meet the needs of each project.

Cassandra brings extensive research, policy, consultation, and evaluation experience on a variety of social issues, and a particular expertise in housing and homelessness.

Cassandra has provided research and policy support in various capacities for almost 15 years.  She has over a decade of consulting experience and has completed over 75 reports and studies in the areas of housing, homelessness, health, food justice, and social services.  Prior to forming her own consulting company, Cassandra was a Principal with SHS Consulting.

Cassandra possesses a Masters of Science in Planning from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance from the University of Guelph.  She is a Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and a Member of the Canadian Evaluation Society.