Our Board & Council Members

Executive Director & Advisory Council Member

A single mom of a teenager, with several disabilities and mental health challenges of her own, Sarah founded Toronto Cares in March 2020 during the first lockdown. 

Originally from the tiny village of Madoc, Ontario, Sarah moved to Toronto in May of 2010 & has been an active community member ever since. 

She has been volunteering since the age of five with Girl Guides of Canada, as well as other organizations and initiatives. Sarah continues to run Toronto Cares, on a volunteer basis, seven days a week. 

Her background is in psychology, addictions and special events.

Sarah has dedicated her life to giving back to her community and assisting the most vulnerable members of society.

In May 2023, Sarah stepped down as President of the Board, in order to become the Executive Director of the organization, to oversee a huge Federal Grant.

President of the Board

Originally from Weston, now living in the Roncesvalles area of Toronto, Owen was raised by a low-income single mother and is now a father of two.   

He's been involved with Toronto Cares since 2020 as a volunteer driver and is affectionately referred to as "Superman" by his fellow board members, since he is always there when help's needed.

Secretary of the Board

Originally from Thornhill, Esther currently lives in North York with her partner and 7 year old son.

She has been a part of Toronto Cares almost since the beginning, experiencing all sides of the organization as a volunteer, donor, and recipient as well as being on the board.

Her other time is often spent in a little balloon shop making decor for events.

Treasurer of the Board

An Immigrant from India, now settled in Toronto, along with his spouse. Bikash has been acting as Treasurer of Toronto Cares since 2022, managing the accounts and finances of the organization. 

He spends his work days conducting audits for various organisations.

Advisory Council Member

 A Brazilian who has lived in Canada since 2017, Mauricio has assisted Toronto Cares with everything from driving trucks to packing and sorting donations, since the beginning of the pandemic. 

When he's not working at Microsoft, Mauricio enjoys spending time with his beautiful daughter.

Advisory Council Member

A loving mom, wife and successful professional who has resided in Toronto all her life.
Dianne believes that no good deed is ever too small and originally joined Toronto Cares as a volunteer.
She is enthusiastically passionate about volunteering and spends her other free time hiking and enjoying nature.

Advisory Council Member

Born and raised in Richmond Hill, Jason has been involved with Toronto Cares as a volunteer driver since 2020, then joined the board in 2023.

He has been volunteering at various organizations for almost a decade and has always had a passion for helping others.

Outside of his extensive volunteer work, Jason spends his days working in sales at West Fraser and playing hockey as often as he can.

Advisory Council Member

Married to his wife Stephanie for 32 years with two children, Connor and Chelsea, Jeff has been involved with assisting Toronto Cares since 2022. 

Although he spent most of his career in the corporate world, but left that field in 2021. 

In addition to being an active board member, Jeff now owns the COBS Bread bakery in Liberty Village, Toronto, which donates bread and pastries daily to local organizations.

Advisory Council Member

A single mom living in Toronto, Denisse began as a recipient of Toronto Cares in 2020, as the pandemic first hit, and quickly became a volunteer on the administrative team. After a short break from volunteering, she rejoined the board in 2023. 

Denisse has an extensive background in office administration, and loves giving back to her community. 

She spends her free time playing with her kids & emotional support dog.

Advisory Council Member

Biography coming soon.

Advisory Council Member

Originally from Scarborough, Lizbeth currently resides in North York with her 8 year old son. She enjoys playing games, encouraging her sons skating and swimming, as well as using her ECE experience to help others.

Lizbeth is an entrepreneur with an online gift shop and a children’s preloved clothing and gear store. She has experience working in e-commerce management and maintenance, retail, hospitality, and tourism in Toronto.

She has been a part of Toronto Cares as a recipient, a volunteer, and now as part of our Advisory Council.

Advisory Council Member

Biography coming soon.

Advisory Council Member

A passionate advocate for social justice, Sylvia leverages her academic background and 20 years of entrepreneurial success to support Toronto Cares Initiative ensuring vital donations reach those in need. In retirement, she volunteers her administrative and financial expertise to Toronto Cares and other community boards/organizations including the housing co-op where she lives. 

Sylvia curates a unique peace and social justice library for Toronto Friends and captures the hidden beauty of of the city and its parks through photography. 

A champion of Indigenous self-determination and a spirited member of the Raging Grannies, she also enjoys family moments with her grandchildren and song-writing. Sylvia is a dedicated Global Citizen.