Board of Trustees

Lisa Gonsalves

Chair,
Board of Trustees

The Regional Municipality of York

Lisa is an accomplished public sector professional with a 33-year career leading numerous human services and policy initiatives.

For 24 years, Lisa has served in various roles at York Region, including the Regional Clerk’s office, the Office of the Chairman and CEO, and as Director of the Strategies and Partnerships Branch in the Community and Health Services department. As Director, she managed community investment allocations, strategic social policy, research, analysis, and strategic communications. She spearheaded the Region’s newcomer and seniors strategies and the Inclusion Charter, which earned international recognition from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. In 2019, she became the General Manager of Paramedic and Seniors Services, overseeing paramedic operations and two long-term care homes. In 2024, she was appointed Acting Commissioner of Community Health Services and Acting President of Housing York Inc., where she oversees social services, public health, housing, emergency housing, and paramedic and seniors services.

Lisa has also held various positions in the provincial government, including roles at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Cabinet Office providing support to the Premier’s Office, and Management Board.

Since 2012, Lisa has been a member of the United Way Greater Toronto Board, serving as Chair of the Community Impact Committee, Vice-Chair, and Chair of the Board.

Lisa holds a B.A. in Public Policy and Administration and an M.A. in Political Science.

Mariam Hashmi

Vice Chair,
Community Impact Committee

Deloitte

Mariam brings an understanding of community through her United Way experience in Peel and Toronto over the past 10 years.  She is the Chair of the Community Impact Committee, member of the Governance and Human Resources Committee, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.  Prior to joining the UWGT board, she was a board member of the United Way of Peel.

Mariam specializes in designing and leading enterprise transformation to build and scale new competitive capabilities.  She is currently the Global Leader for Data Strategy & Governance at Deloitte, responsible for leading the data agenda to enable an AI-driven future.

She is currently the Co-Chair of the DiverseCity Fellows Network, following the completion of the city building leadership program at CivicAction.  She is actively engaged in the Peel District School Board as the Vice Chair of a School Council to create community programs for youth and families.

Mariam holds an Honours Bachelors of Administration and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University.  She received an Emerging Leader Award from the Ivey Alumni association for her community engagement within the GTA. She also received an Ontario Community Service Award in 2021.

Nancy McConnell

Vice Chair,
Strategic Development

Google Canada

Nancy McConnell is a strategic business leader and a curious, tenacious optimist who specializes in productive partnerships. Nancy is Director, Strategic Customer Partnerships for Google Cloud.  In this role, Nancy brings the best of Google teams, products and Alphabet companies to accelerate innovation in Canadian businesses, with a focus on growing Google Cloud in Canada.   
 

Before joining Google Cloud in July 2021, Nancy worked in Google’s advertising and marketing functions for over 6 years, most recently as Director, Agency & Industry Relations and as a member of the Canadian Leadership Team.  Before Google, Nancy was Vice President, Digital Sales & Operations at Bell Media. 

Nancy is an active executive sponsor of Employee Resource Groups which support underrepresented employees and their allies, with the shared value of promoting diversity and inclusion at Google. Nancy is a mentor for PwC’s Women in Leadership program and dedicated to United Way Greater Toronto as a member of the Governance & Human Resources Committee, Chair of the Strategic Development Subcommittee and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees.   

Nancy holds a BA (Honours) in Philosophy from Queen’s University. 

Nancy lives in Toronto with her husband and two typically Canadian hockey-playing kids. 

Bruce McCuaig

Vice Chair,
Finance, Audit and Risk and Treasurer

Community Member

Bruce McCuaig is an experienced leader in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and public-facing services to diverse customers in intense media and political environments, where he pursues an agenda requiring alignment and collaboration among multiple stakeholders.

Bruce retired from AECOM as Senior Vice President in 2025. He was responsible for leading the Canadian transportation business line, providing engineering and consulting services to public and private clients.

Bruce spent his early career at the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs, working in community planning, housing development, executive administration, and long-term structure planning for the Greater Toronto Area. He has held a variety of roles in planning, policy, and service delivery at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, culminating as Deputy Minister between 2008 and 2010. From 2010 to 2017, Bruce was the President and CEO at Metrolinx, the regional transportation authority in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

In 2017, Bruce served as an Executive Advisor with the Privy Council Office of the Government of Canada, advising on the set up and launch of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and where he developed and implemented a program of outreach to municipalities.

In addition to his United Way involvement, Bruce has served on several professional and community boards, including the Providence Healthcare Foundation as Vice Chair of the Campaign Committee. Bruce is a program director and an instructor at Osgoode Hall in the Master of Law program specializing in energy and infrastructure.

Bruce graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning and from Queen’s University with a Master of Public Administration.

Bruce lives and works in Peel Region and has served on our Board as Vice Chair, Finance and Treasurer since 2018. Additionally, he is chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and member of our Governance and Human Resources Committee. Before joining UWGT’s Board, Bruce was the Vice Chair of United Way of Peel Region’s Board of Trustees.

Ted Aivalis

CUPE Local 416

Ted Aivalis has been a dedicated advocate for workers’ rights since joining CUPE Local 416 in 2012. His commitment to the union and its members is evident through his progressive involvement and leadership roles.

Ted began his union journey by serving as the Health and Safety Representative for his unit, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all members. Elected as Chief Steward, Ted represented members in grievance procedures and disciplinary matters, advocating for fair treatment and justice.

Ted was elected Vice President in 2018 and again in 2021, where he played a pivotal role in strategic planning, bargaining, and strengthening the union’s presence both within the city and across the province. Ted has successfully defended the local in hundreds of arbitrations concerning unjust discipline and policies, demonstrating his expertise and dedication to protecting members’ rights. He has served on multiple bargaining committees, contributing to the negotiation of various collective agreements that benefit members.

Ted works collaboratively with all unions and levels of government to advance the interests of members and the local, fostering solidarity and unity in the labor movement.

Beyond his official roles, Ted co-hosts the “Left Looking In” podcast, engaging in discussions on municipal budgets, labor rights, and environmental sustainability. Through his work, Ted continues to champion the values of solidarity, equity, and public service.

Andria Babbington

Ex-officio,
Toronto & York Region Labour Council

Andria Babbington is the President of the Toronto & York Regional Labour Council representing over 220,000 union members in Canada’s largest urban centre. An immigrant to Canada in her youth, Andria joined the labour movement when she began working in the hotel sector in downtown Toronto, where she became chief steward in her hotel at the age of 19, one of the youngest in her union’s history. Working as a union organizer for many years, Andria played a pivotal role in campaigns like 2006’s Hotel Workers Rising, which raised the living standard across North America for thousands of hospitality workers.

Andria has been on the executive board at the Labour Council since 2004 and served as Vice President for eight years prior to being elected President. The first woman of colour to sit as President, Andria is committed to fighting for a just economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond; equality and justice for all workers; growing the labour movement by increasing union density; and fighting for climate justice to ensure a future for our children.

Len Carby

IG Wealth Management

With a record of over 20 years of community service in Canada and abroad, Len Carby is driven to serve his community by bringing practical and innovative social leadership. He understands the challenges and opportunities facing the Region of Peel, and desires to position the growing region to confront them by offering new ideas to make his community a caring, inclusive and welcoming place, where residents feel safe to live, work and raise their families.

Len is member of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee at the Peel Regional Police and a member of the We Rise Together Steering Committee with the Peel District School Board. He has volunteered with United Way of Peel Region, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario–Black Leadership Health Summit, Jamaica Consul General Citizenship Committee, Cuso International and was a founding board member of the Federation of Black Canadians. Len was a candidate for Peel Regional Council in the 2010 Municipal election.

Len is currently a Senior Financial Consultant at IG Wealth Management. Previously, he held positions as a Financial Planner at RBC Royal Bank, Financial Advisor at Versatile Financial Group and managed an Associate General Agency with PPI Solutions. Prior to this, Len worked in Information Technology.

Len holds a Fellow at the Life Management Institute (FLMI), a Personal Financial Planner (PFP) accreditation from the Canadian Securities Institute, a BBA from the University of Technology in Jamaica, and an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.

Len lives and works in Peel Region. He has been a member of our Board of Trustees since 2021, a member of the Strategic Resource Development Committee since January 2020 and he was the Chair of our Black Community Advisory Council from 2012-2018 and continues to be an active member.

Elder Larry Frost

Elder Eagle Inc.

Larry Frost is from the Serpent River First Nation Reserve in Ontario. He is Ojibway and has been a member of the Aboriginal community in Toronto since 1967.

Larry was the Executive Director of the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto for 17^th years and is now retired. He also serviced as a Director and President on many boards. He was the Chair on the 2015 Pan Am Games for the Aboriginal Leadership Partnership and was the FIFA 2026 indigenous advisory chair.

Larry has been in the Leadership role for 26 years and is an independent businessman since 1992. Larry is currently servicing the Indigenous Community of Toronto as a knowledge Keeper and is the CEO and President of Elder Eagle Inc.

John Lennard

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Islay McGlynn

Corporate Director

Islay McGlynn recently retired from a 33-year banking career and has broad experience across Personal, Small Business and Commercial Banking business lines as well as experience in risk management, human resources and operations. She is also the Chair of Maduro & Curiel’s Bank, a full-service bank based in Curaçao with subsidiaries across the Dutch Caribbean. 

Islay holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Hotel and Food Administration from the University of Guelph, an MBA from McGill University, and a Master of Information Studies from the University of Toronto. She also has the Director designation (ICD.D) from the Institute of Corporate Directors.  

Islay is a dedicated United Way supporter and volunteer. She was active with the United Way Halifax, is a long-time donor, and a member of our Major Individual Giving Cabinet, and she was the executive lead when Brian Porter chaired the UWGT Campaign Cabinet in 2018. 

  

Christine Morris

Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank

Christine (Chris) Morris is Senior Executive Vice President, Transformation, Enablement and Customer Experience. She is a member of TD’s Senior Executive Team and oversees global transformation programs, enterprise data and analytics and artificial intelligence, North American customer operations, marketing, digital strategy, payments and innovation, enterprise change and operational excellence.

Over more than three decades at TD, Chris has held positions of increasing responsibility across many different areas of the Bank. In March 2020, she was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Personal Banking and was responsible for strategy, customer acquisition, operations, delivery, data and analytics, and governance. Prior to that, Chris led the Canadian Real Estate Secured Lending business and was promoted to Executive Vice President of Lending Solutions, Canadian Personal Banking in 2019. Chris served as Chief Financial Officer, Canadian Banking and Wealth from 2016-2017 after leading a variety of teams within Risk Management, Operations, Business Banking and Finance.

Chris is an active supporter of TD’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and serves as the Chair of the Bank’s Women in Leadership Committee. She is also the Chair of the Board of Directors for Toronto Finance International and previously served on the Equifax Advisory Committee.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts and Economics from the University of Western Ontario and completed the RMA/Wharton Risk Management Program. She resides in Toronto with her husband, and they have two adult children.

Julia Moynihan

CIBC Global Asset Management

Julia Moynihan is Managing Director, Business Development & Connectivity at CIBC Global Asset Management. She is focused on building bridges between CIBC Global Asset Management, our external partners, and teams from across the whole of CIBC to promote cross-regional and cross-border synergies and sales.

Julia has more than 29 years of experience at CIBC. She was previously Managing Director and Head of Money Market in CIBC’s Global Markets division, responsible for all trading activities across Government, Corporate and Securitized Money Market products.

An active volunteer in her community, Julia has been a Trustee and Board member of the United Way of Greater Toronto since 2024, and a member of its Finance, Audit and Risk Board Committee since 2022. Here at CIBC, she was recognized for her contribution and commitment to gender diversity with the Women in Capital Market’s Champion of Change Award in 2017.

Julia received her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from McGill University. She is a CFA charter holder and a member of the CFA Society of Toronto.

Ram Selvarajah

Peel Regional Labour Council

Ram Selvarajah is a Senior Systems Analyst with the Ministry of the Solicitor General and has more than 20 years of experience in the Ontario Public Service. He is the Co-Chair of the Solicitor General’s Ministry Employee Relations Committee, President of OPSEU Local 524, and a steering Committee member of the Tamil Workers Network. He has extensive experience in labour relations and is a strong advocate for human rights and equity. Ram first got elected to the Board of the Peel Regional Labour Council in 2019 and became the President in September 2022.    

Ram Selvarajah has been on the Board of Trustees for OPTRUST since April 2021 and is the Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of OPTRUST. Ram became a Trustee of UWGT as of the 2023 AGM. 

Ram has a BA in political science from York University, ICD.D designation along several IT Designations.

Joseph Silva

City of Markham

Altaf Stationwala

Unity Health Toronto

Altaf Stationwala was appointed President and CEO of Mackenzie Health in 2010. Under his leadership, Mackenzie Health received Accreditation with Exemplary Standing consecutively in 2013, 2017 and 2022 – the highest rating a Canadian healthcare provider can achieve – and numerous awards for its commitment to safety and quality patient care, as well as approval to build the organization’s second hospital – Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital which opened in early 2021. Prior to joining Mackenzie Health, Altaf held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Mount Sinai Hospital, and previous to that he was Site Executive – Brampton Civic Hospital and Vice President, Patient Services at the William Osler Health Centre.  

Altaf was presented with the Canadian College of Health Service Executives Canada’s Outstanding Young Health Executive of the Year Award in 2007 for his demonstrated leadership in improving the effectiveness and sustainability of the country’s health system. He has a diverse educational background with undergraduate degrees in Economics, Geography and Business Administration, as well as a Master’s in Health Administration. Altaf is adjunct faculty at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and a surveyor with Accreditation Canada. Altaf serves as a member of several Boards of Governors including: GS1 Canada, Mohawk Medbuy Corporation, and ventureLAb Innovation Centre. Altaf is also the Co-Chair of the Western York Region Ontario Health Team. Altaf is the past Chair of the Ontario Hospital Association.  

Altaf has a particular applied research interest in organizational resilience and transformational change. 

Susan Witteveen

BMO Bank of Montreal

Susan Witteveen is an accomplished executive within the financial industry across North America, having spent over 20 years in a variety of leadership roles. 

Currently, she is the Senior Vice President and Head of Treasury & Payment Solutions at BMO Commercial Bank. In this role, Susan leads a team of banking professionals providing clients with innovative, global transactional banking solutions, resulting in more efficient, effective and safer financial operations. 

As a lifelong advocate of career mentorship and building a strong culture, Susan also carries the role of executive sponsor of the BMO Commercial Bank Talent Operating Committee, which is dedicated to developing an industry-leading, purpose-driven culture for the Bank’s multi-generational workforce.  

Susan’s experience extends into the community where she actively volunteers, supporting a number of non-profit organizations and initiatives, particularly those focused on youth mental health and the well-being of children. 

Susan holds an MBA from Ivey Business School, Western University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. She is married with three children, a golden doodle and resides in Toronto.