Board of Directors 2023 - 2024
Deborah Creatura - Past Chair
Deborah moved to Etobicoke with her partner and young daughter in 2017 and enthusiastically refers to her new neighbourhood as home. Deborah holds a master’s degree in journalism from Western University and an honours BA from Carleton University. She is a communications and media expert with experience in non-profits and healthcare, as well as working as a newspaper reporter and television news producer in her previous life as a journalist. Deborah is looking forward to working with the residents of the Stonegate community as a member of the Board of Directors.
Colin Mang - Chair
Colin was born and raised in Etobicoke. He completed a PhD in Economics at Lancaster University and is currently an economist at Wilfrid Laurier University. An active community volunteer, Colin has previously been a director of the Capitol Centre, a public performing and visual arts institution; a director of the Business Centre N-PS, a small business accelerator; and a trustee of Lancaster University. He is currently the Chair of the Central Etobicoke Community Hub, a community led action committee working with the City of Toronto, not-for-profit organizations, and community residents to improve public facilities in Etobicoke.
Eric Josipovic - Treasurer
Eric has a MBA from the University of Toronto and has been a CPA/CA since 1999. Previous volunteer experience includes membership on the board/executive committee of an arts organization located in Toronto. Currently working as the Chief Financial Officer of a publicly listed natural resource company, overseeing financial statement preparation, as well as, other regulatory reporting. Extensive experience working with boards of directors.
Erin Fordyce
Erin received her Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Queens University and her legal degree from Western University. She previously worked in private practice in the areas of Intellectual Property and Food and Drug Regulatory law. She currently works in-house at GlaxoSmithKline as Legal Counsel. Erin resides in the Stonegate community with her husband and two young children. The Stonegate community has been so welcoming to Erin and her family. She looks forward to giving back through her involvement with Stonegate.
Evan Delaney
Evan is an investment professional with a degree in Economics from McGill University. He has also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner designations. Evan has volunteered at Youth Without Shelter and has been a Mentor at Capitalize for Kids (C4K), focused on mental health initiatives. Evan is very active in his personal life and is a strong advocate of the importance of physical health in improving mental wellbeing.
Karen Trzaska - Secretary
Karen Trzaska is a municipal lawyer and has a master’s degree in social urban planning. As a Lawyer, Karen has experience working with and advising Boards of Directors and her experience in social planning has focused on housing and human service provision in urban settings. Karen has volunteered with several organizations that aim to improve the provision of health and wellness programs to moms and babies in the GTA. As a parent of three young children, Karen is an enthusiastic advocate for the development and implementation of strong, community based, health programs and services that serve to improve the well-being of our communities and residents. Karen has benefited from many of the programs provided for children at the Stonegate Community Health Centre and she looks forward to giving back to the community by contributing to the Board of Directors.
Melaine (Mimi) Chiu
Mimi is a graduate of University of Toronto, B.Sc. in Nutritional Science and Human Biology. Her career has focused on financial services, with both TD Canada Trust and Royal Bank, as well as Dynamic Mutual Funds, in relationship building and sales roles. Mimi has volunteered with FoodShare's Good Food Box program and at the Daily Bread Food Bank. She has also been involved with Cantonese/ Mandarin speaking teams at Scarborough/Markham Heart and Stroke foundation events, as well as, worked with a local senior's centre in their program for Early Stage Alzheimer's patients during her time in Seattle, focused on social engagement and community building. Mimi has a passion for public health promotion and personal experience as a caregiver to family members. While she has enjoyed living in Seattle WA, Taipei Taiwan and learning opportunities in Asia, Europe and in N and S America, Mimi is a proud local resident.
Judy Geary - Vice Chair
Judy worked in a public sector agency serving injured and ill workers for over 30 years, in virtually every operational service area, most of that time at a senior level. She served on 2 occupational health and safety boards, 2 national institute boards, the WSIB Research and Advisory Council, a start up distance university board, and was on the inaugural board of the hoped for Berry Road Food Co-op. Most recently and currently, she is on the Board at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, where she sits on the Quality and Finance and Governance and Compensation committees. Judy also holds a Masters Degree in Adult Education.
Allison Trenholm
Allison is the Vice President, Public Affairs, Stakeholder Relations and Chief Communications Officer at Mackenzie Health. She provides leadership on all aspects of internal and external communications across Mackenzie Health including brand, crisis and issues management; government, stakeholder and media relations; corporate communications, social media and integrated marketing. She has also held senior positions at Trillium Health Partners Foundation. Allison holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree and a Certificate in Writing from Western University. She is also certified in change management.
Lillian Manea
Lillian has lived in the Stonegate area for the past eight years, but her family has been in the community over 20 years. She graduated from McMaster with a business degree and also has a Public Relations diploma from Humber College. A founding member of the Rainbow Songs Foundation, Lillian also chairs the Etobicoke Collegiate School Council, and has a long history of experience working in the non-profit sector, including the Loran Scholars Foundation, the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), and the Income Security Advocacy Centre.
Elena Mikhaylova
Elena is a finance leader with a degree in Management and Economics. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and currently works at Danone as a Finance Director of Sales. Elena self-identifies as a "first wave immigrant" who moved to Canada 15 years ago and brings with her a diversity of skills and life experience to enrich the Stonegate Board. She moved into the Stonegate Community CHC neighbourhood approximately 10 years ago and is looking forward to being involved with the community.