United Way Toronto recognized with 2009 Diversity in Governance Award from Maytree

Diverse City Award

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 Foundation

  • Paul Barnett
    Paul Barnett and Associates

  • Raksha Bhayana
    Bhayana Management

  • John Cartwright
    Toronto & York Region Labour Council

  • Antonella Ceddia
    City of Toronto

  • David Denison
    Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board

  • Grace-Edward Galabuzi
    Ryerson University

  • Leslie Gales
    Midland Group of Companies

  • Lew Golding
    Centre for Addiction & Mental Health

  • Kamala-Jean Gopie
    Human Rights Commission

  • Robert Harding
    Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

  • John Honderich
    Torstar Corporation

  • Jack Lee
    Ministry of Health Promotion

  • Julie Lee
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

  • Robert MacLellan
    TD Bank Financial Group

  • Agatha McPhee
    OPSEU

  • Marie Moliner
    Canadian Heritage

  • June Ntazinda
    I3 Advisors Inc.

  • Anil Patel
    Framework Foundation

  • Yezdi Pavri
    Deloitte & Touche LLP

  • David Pecaut
    The Boston Consulting Group

  • Vince 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.

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