Board of Directors

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Sean Smith, Eng.
President, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Technology Entrepreneur, VOZWIN, Inc.
ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 2001, Pure and Applied Science

“I am a proud Montrealer and ÆßÐDzʿª½± alumnus. My professional life is focused on helping people, businesses and organizations reach their full potential. I do this by creating technologies that amplify human abilities. I am dedicating my time to the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation because I believe that education gives us knowledge that helps us transform our world into a better place.â€


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Steve Hatajlo
First-Past President, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
President & CEO, Faxinating Solutions Inc.
ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 1981, Computer Science

“I began my career as a as COBOL programmer at the Mercantile Bank of Canada in 1979. While working there, I earned a data processing diploma from ÆßÐDzʿª½±. I have worked in many capacities, from developer to project manager. My focus has been on helping organizations to develop and deliver creative and valuable applications, ranging from Foreign Exchange to MRP. In 1990, I founded Faxinating Solutions. I have led the development of multiple e-commerce solutions, which provide our clients with alternatives to eliminate costly manual and paper-based processes. I am an active member of the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Board of Governors, a board member of the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) and an active member of the New England Electronic Commerce Users Group (NEECOM).â€


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Domenic Di Franco
Vice-President, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
District Vice President, TD Bank
ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 1985, Commerce

“Since joining TD in 1994, I have worked in numerous areas of business banking in Montreal and in Toronto. As a graduate of ÆßÐDzʿª½±, I am excited to be working with a group of committed individuals to bring the Foundation to the next level of its development. I am motivated by the belief that our work will greatly benefit our current and future students.â€


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Jesse Mosebye
Vice-President, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Vice President, Institutional Sales, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 2006, Pure & Applied Science


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Bruno ValenÄak
Treasurer, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Partner, Berger Chartered Professional Accountants Corporation Inc.
ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 1975, Business Administration


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Diane Gauvin
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Director General, ÆßÐDzʿª½±


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William Honce
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Senior Relationship Manager, Burgundy Asset Management
ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 2010, Social Science – International Business Studies


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Jennifer Horvath
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Co-founder and Managing Partner, MaverikX


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Élaine Lalonde, MA, CFRE
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Senior Consultant, Global Philanthropic Canada

“As the proud parent of a recent ÆßÐDzʿª½± graduate (who loved her program at the College), I am thrilled to join the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation. Throughout my career as a fundraising professional, I have developed expertise in capital campaigns, management of foundations, governance of not-for-profits, and special fundraising events. I am proud to assist the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation in increasing its revenues to assist ÆßÐDzʿª½± and its staff and students in their educational journey.â€


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Josie Pizzuco
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation
Major Gifts Advisor for Quebec and Eastern Canada, World Vision Canada
ÆßÐDzʿª½± Class of 1983, Business Administration


Donna Varrica
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation


Jennifer De Vera
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation


Anna-Pia Berlingieri
Board Member, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation


Chris Maniratanga
Board Member, Student Representative


Ian Wong
Board Secretary



Last Modified: November 5, 2024