Our Board Of Directors
Chair & President
Mark Sklar
Mark, a former Toronto Distress Centre Crisis Line responder, joined the Board of Toronto Distress Centres in 2015, became Board Chair and President in 2018. Mark has a B. Comm degree from University of Toronto, an MBA from Richard Ivey school of business and has held Senior and Executive leadership positions with a number of market leading companies both in Canada and the US. Mark also does not for profit work with both MAS (Management Advisory Services) and Catalyste+.
Vice Chair
Sarah McGuire
Sarah McGuire is a Managing Director at TD Securities in Data Delivery and Integration and has oversight of the Global Fixed Income business. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance from Carleton University, has a Masters in Project Management from George Washington University and has taken the Board Dynamics for Executives course at ICD. She is actively involved in expanding the awareness of DCGT, aiming to grow its brand and create a positive impact within our diverse community.
Secretary
Andy Weinkove
Treasurer
Lisa Swartzman
Based in Toronto, Lisa runs BGO Advisory, providing strategic advisory and operating support to small and mid-sized businesses. She holds the ICD.D designation, Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University. A strong advocate for destigmatizing mental health, Lisa is proud to be aligned with DCGT, providing a suite of relevant services to those in need.
Director
Matthew Collis
Matthew Collis is a strategic communications leader and Lead, Content Strategy and Delivery at Toronto Public Library. He advises senior executives and develops high-impact communications strategies that shape organizational narratives, engage diverse audiences, and support key priorities. Matthew holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Guelph, a graduate certificate in Public Relations from the University of Toronto, a graduate certificate in Brand Management from Seneca Polytechnic, and a Mini MBA from the University of Buffalo School of Management. Matthew brings a strong commitment to social impact, applying his expertise to support organizations making a meaningful difference in their communities.
Director
Corinne Pruzanski
Director
Jennifer Eng-Yeboah
Director
Lisa Dyal
Director
Avi Cole
Avi is a Partner at Evangelista, Barristers and Solicitors practicing as both a civil litigator and mediator. Avi obtained his law degree from Dalhousie University and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western, Ontario. Avi has been on the Board of Directors of DCGT since January 2020. Avi has found it incredibly rewarding using his legal background to contribute to the organization, including as Chair of the Governance Committee.
Director
Shea Dahuja
Director
Curt Mandell
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