Ivey Alumni Network Toronto Chapter

Board Ready: A Governance Series for Ivey Alumnae

Board Ready is a two-part virtual governance series that demystifies what board service truly involves. Featuring experienced corporate directors, the podcast-style sessions will explore fiduciary duties, risk, oversight expectations, and how different boards operate across sectors and geographies.

This online, global workshop will foster candid dialogue, peer connection, and the confidence to pursue governance leadership with intent.

📅 February 25, 2026, and September 29, 2026.
📌 Podcast-style sessions
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🔹Clare Sellers, MBA ’92, is the Chief Executive Officer of RCK Securities Inc., a high-net-worth family office, with more than 30 years of leadership experience across international capital markets, banking, real estate, and asset management in Canada and the United Kingdom. She serves as Chair of the Development Committee of the SickKids Foundation. Ms. Sellers also serves on the Advisory Board of Focus Wealth Management and the Board of Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club. She has held public governance roles with the Law Society of Ontario and LawPRO.

She holds an MBA from Ivey Business School and the CFA, ICD.D, and NACD designations.

🔹Mina Mawani is a purpose-driven CEO, board director, and educator recognized for advancing governance, social impact, and systems transformation. As CEO of Dixon Hall, she leads one of Toronto’s largest multi-service community agencies, delivering housing, employment, and social supports to thousands annually. She brings extensive governance experience across public, private, and non-profit boards, including the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.

An Order of Ontario recipient, Mina holds a BCom, MHSc (Health Administration), and ICD.D designation, and has taught leadership at the Schulich School of Business.

🔹Sharon Castelino, EMBA ’12, is a corporate director and former C-Suite executive with more than 30 years of experience spanning financial services, private equity, real estate, and technology. She has served on public, private, and non-profit boards for over two decades and is recognized for expertise in governance, financial oversight, capital markets, and enterprise transformation. She serves on the City of Toronto Investment Board, the Ivey Alumni Network Board, as a Senior Advisor at Avondale Private Credit, and as a Director in Residence at Women Get on Board.

She holds a Master of Laws (Business) from Osgoode Hall Law School, an MBA with Distinction (Ivey Scholar) from Ivey Business School, and the ICD.D designation.

IANT Executive Committee: Sharon Castelino, MBA, LLM, ICD.D Mariana Fonar, MBA, JD Ashna Lee (Haji), MBA Jessica Singh Carlos Meyer, MBA, PCM, CDMP Jennifer Wittig MBA, CHRL, CTDP Matt Ambrose Vidhi T. Adam O. Isabelle Osmar MBA Joseph Steinberg John Chagnon Tara G. Aindrea Cramp (she/her) MPEd., HBA, CHRL

✨ Year-End Message | IANT Co-Presidents Sharon Castelino, MBA, LLM, ICD.D & Mariana Fonar, MBA, JD:

As we close another exceptional year, we’re grateful for the momentum and impact across the Ivey Alumni Network Toronto Chapter (IANT).

In 2025, through thought leadership, community-building, and showcasing exceptional Ivey alumni, the Toronto Chapter created meaningful opportunities for nearly 18,000 alumni to learn, lead, and give back — spanning up to eight decades of graduating classes.

We welcomed a refreshed IANT Executive Committee for 2025 and extend our sincere thanks to Taryn Lipschitz (HBA ’09) for four years of extraordinary service, and Alison Taylor (MBA ’20) for her contributions.

We also welcome Jennifer Wittig (EMBA ’24), Isabelle Osmar (EMBA ’24) and JT Steinberg (HBA ’25).

Congratulations to Larissa Chaikowsky (MBA ’04) on her appointment as Chair, Ivey Alumni Network Board, and our best wishes to Lisa Dymond (MBA ’06).

2025 Highlights included:

• Private Equity & Housing policy panels
• Global Ivey Day celebrations across 100+ countries
• Reindustrializing Canada discussions
• Women’s Health Forum
• Governance leadership at TMX
• Community service at Daily Bread Food Bank

To every Ivey alum who attended events, engaged online, or rallied classmates — thank you. Your participation strengthens our community and amplifies Ivey’s impact.

As we look ahead, 2026 programming is well underway, and we welcome alumni volunteers to get involved.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and restorative holiday season.

Go Ivey! 💚💜

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✉️The IANT December newsletter is now live - catch up on the latest announcements, such as the New Restaurant Economy event (January 29, 2026), the Ivey Whistler Weekend (February 26-28, 2026), and Global Ivey Day (May 14, 2026):

https://iveyadvancement.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tkdjlrll-pejtulklk-r/

IANT Executive Committee: Sharon Castelino, MBA, LLM, ICD.D Mariana Fonar, MBA, JD Ashna Lee (Haji), MBA Jessica Singh Carlos Meyer, MBA, PCM, CDMP Jennifer Wittig MBA, CHRL, CTDP Matt Ambrose Vidhi T. Isabelle Osmar MBA Joseph Steinberg John Chagnon Tara G. Aindrea Cramp (she/her) MPEd., HBA, CHRL