United Way Toronto recognized with 2009 Diversity in Governance Award from Maytree
DiverseCity onBoard recognized United Way Toronto for embracing diversity in board governance and making it a priority to seek out board members from diverse backgrounds. Photo: (L-R) Frances Lankin, UWT president and CEO; Ratna Omidvar, president of Maytree and co-chair of DiverseCity; and Alnasir Samji, chair of the UWT Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
United Way Toronto is governed by its Board of Trustees, a diverse group of community leaders and key decision makers who provide vision, strategic leadership, advocacy, accountability and stewardship. These senior volunteers are passionate about United Way and dedicated to its mission of improving lives and strengthening neighbourhoods across Toronto.
Chair
Alnasir Samji
Alderidge Consulting Inc.
Members
Pedro Barata
Atkinson FoundationPaul Barnett
Paul Barnett and AssociatesRaksha Bhayana
Bhayana ManagementJohn Cartwright
Toronto & York Region Labour CouncilAntonella Ceddia
City of TorontoDavid Denison
Canadian Pension Plan Investment BoardGrace-Edward Galabuzi
Ryerson UniversityLeslie Gales
Midland Group of CompaniesLew Golding
Centre for Addiction & Mental HealthKamala-Jean Gopie
Human Rights CommissionRobert Harding
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.John Honderich
Torstar CorporationJack Lee
Ministry of Health PromotionJulie Lee
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPRobert MacLellan
TD Bank Financial GroupAgatha McPhee
OPSEUMarie Moliner
Canadian HeritageJune Ntazinda
I3 Advisors Inc.Anil Patel
Framework FoundationYezdi Pavri
Deloitte & Touche LLPDavid Pecaut
The Boston Consulting GroupVince Timpano
Aeroplan Canada
It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to David Pecaut in 2009. With his passing, our city lost a great visionary and a true community builder. But David’s legacy will live on far into the future—and while he will be missed, we choose to celebrate what we have gained from his years of selfless dedication to building a better future for our city.
