Board, Patron’s Council and Leadership

Board, Patron’s Council and Leadership

Our leadership team at Community Living Toronto is committed to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. They lead our work with care and respect, supporting personalized services that help people feel valued and included in their communities.

Executive Leadership

Chief Executive Officer

Brad Saunders

Chief Executive Officer

Brad brings over 25 years of experience to the developmental services sector and has been Chief Executive Officer for Community Living Toronto since November 2015. Brad currently leads one of the largest organizations of its kind in Ontario supporting people living with an intellectual disability, with over 1300 staff, nearly 200 volunteers, and more than 1300 members. Community Living Toronto strives to be a visionary and community builder while supporting over 4000 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. CLTO offers programs and services in the community and across Toronto at over 80 locations, as well as at Shadow Lake Camp in Stouffville. Brad joined Community Living Toronto in 2011 as the Regional Executive Director for Etobicoke/North York, where he innovatively improved and broadened services for children with autism, respite services, and clinical supports.


Prior to joining Community Living Toronto, Brad worked with both the Ministry of Children and Youth and the Ministry of Community and Social Services and was Executive Director of the Bob Rumball Associations for the Deaf for 17 years. Brad was a foster parent for 8 years for young people who were Deaf.

Our Leadership Team

Senior Staff

Casey Pruden
Casey Pruden
Chief Operating Officer
Betty Yam
Betty Yam
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Angela Bradley
Angela Bradley
Senior Director, Social Enterprise, Development and Philanthropy
Frances Macneil
Frances MacNeil
Senior Director, Supported Living
Joe Persaud
Joe Persaud
Senior Director, Community Participation Supports and Respite
David Renfrew
David Renfrew
Senior Director, Enterprise Resource Planning and Real Estate
Deanna Strazzella
Deanna Strazzella
Senior Director, Specialized Services
Aneliya Arnaudova
Aneliya Arnaudova
Senior Director, Human Resources
Aymen Ben Hassouna
Aymen Ben Hassouna
Senior Director, Digital Services Group
Ann Marie Binetti
Ann-Marie Binetti
Director, Community Impact and Collaboration
Jonathan Bradshaw
Jonathan Bradshaw
Director, Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships
Heather Dawson
Heather Dawson
Director, Quality, Privacy and Risk
Petronilla Ndebele
Petronilla Ndebele
Director, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Akiko Masuda Paradis
Akiko Masuda Paradis
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
Julia Silani
Julia Silani
Manager, Executive Office

Governance

Board of Directors

Stephanie Gawur
Stephanie Gawur
Board Chair
Harvey Cooper
Harvey Cooper
Board Member
Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Treasurer
Don Logie
Don Logie
Vice Chair
Ann Marie Fierro
Ann Marie Fierro
Board Member
Emory Gilbert
Emory Gilbert
Board Member
James Janeiro
James Janeiro
Board Member
Carol Layton
Carol Layton
Board Member
Mary OHearn
Mary O’Hearn
Board Member
Jennifer Pereira
Jennifer Pereira
Board Member
Valerie Picher
Valérie Picher
Board Member
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Brad Saunders
Secretary to the Board of Directors
Mathew Soong
Mathew Soong
Board Member

Community Champions

Patron’s Council

Our Patron’s Council brings together community leaders who help strengthen inclusive communities where everyone belongs and everyone is valued.

John H Tory
John H. Tory
Chair
Jane Gavin
Jane Gavan
Vice-Chair
duncan
Duncan N.R. Jackman
Past Chair
Donna Cansfield
Donna Cansfield
Founding Chair
Patsy
Patsy Anderson
Member
Mary Pat
Mary Pat Armstrong
Member
brad badeau
Brad Badeau
Member
John Baird
The Hon. John R. Baird
Member
Arron Barberian
Arron Barberian
Member
Michael Enright
Michael Enright
Member
Pooja
Pooja Handa
Member
Bob Hepburn
Bob Hepburn
Member
Mark Johnson, MBA, CPA, CA, ICD.D
Mark Johnson, MBA, CPA, CA, ICD.D
Member
Vassy Kapelos
Vassy Kapelos
Member
David Lepofsky
David Lepofsky
Member
Brendon Pooran
Brendon Pooran
Member
Jim Ritchie
Jim Ritchie
Member
Don Roger
Don Roger
Member
Andrew Saunders
Andrew Saunders
Member
Todd Smith
Honourable Todd Smith
Member
Heather Watt
Heather Watt
Member

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