Gillian Edgar serves as the Director of Operations at the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA), where she leads internal systems development, process improvement, and strategic implementation across the organization. With more than 15 years of experience spanning nonprofit leadership, corporate operations, and consulting, Gillian brings a dynamic, solutions-focused approach to her work.
In addition to her experience leading nonprofit programs and operations, Gillian has supported a wide range of mission-driven organizations as a consultant, helping them strengthen operations, secure funding, and scale their impact. Her expertise includes strategic planning, budget development and oversight, stakeholder engagement, and grant administration. She has successfully led organizational expansions, built scalable systems, and improved efficiency across complex teams and programs serving thousands annually.
Gillian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and multiple certifications in financial coaching, life and business coaching, and real estate. Her cross-sector experience and commitment to equity-centered design help ensure that AHA’s infrastructure remains responsive and aligned with the evolving needs of the communities it serves.