Meet Our Board

Board of Directors

Michael Brathwaite

Co-Chair

Michael is an award-winning marketing professional with Grip Limited advertising agency in Toronto. He began his decade long career in marketing through experienced based events. He has conceptualized, planned and led multi-media campaigns across Canada winning Media Innovation Awards and Summit International Awards for his first to market campaigns. He is the driving force behind many 360-advertising initiatives and experienced-based marketing campaigns spanning the globe (Berlin, Amsterdam & Barcelona) for clients in the automotive, finance, gaming, science and insurance industries. He completed a Bachelors of Science from University of Toronto and an Associate Degree of Science from Barbados Community College.

Aaron Glynwilliams

Co-Chair

Aaron began his career as an assistant to a Toronto councillor and spent two years as a policy and outreach advisor to the minister of municipal affairs and housing. He served as the Senior Manager, Stakeholder Relations with the Toronto 2015 Pan American & Parapan American Games (TO2015) where he served as the point of contact for 22 levels of government, including all of Toronto City Council. He currently works at Elections Ontario as the Manager, Strategic Services. Aaron also brings considerable experience in grassroots program and volunteer development, working across diverse communities. He has developed a number of youth programs in Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods, was a DiverseCity fellow with Civic Action, and worked with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to develop its youth-engagement strategy.

Michael Bonnick, CPA, CMA

Treasurer

Michael J. Bonnick is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in the Canadian corporate sector. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Loyalty at Royal Bank of Canada. Academically, Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Lakehead University and an MBA from Queen’s University. He has further enhanced his expertise with certifications in finance (CPA), project management (PMP), and Certification in Social Impact from Queens University. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Michael is actively involved in the arts and environmental conservation. In addition to serving as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Nia Centre for the Arts, he is a Director on the Board of Birds Canada, where he applies his financial acumen to support avian conservation efforts. Michael’s commitment to community development and environmental stewardship underscores his dedication to making a positive impact beyond the corporate sphere.

Andrew Wint

Director

Andrew is a Manager in the PwC Independence Office, where he assists in managing the personal compliance audit process. For the past 3 years Andrew has worked in the independence office on various compliance projects and has also manage various independence processes such as New Hire Onboarding, Third Party Labour. Newly appointed, Andrew is the also the current treasurer of the Black Circle (BPC) at PwC, where they help bring diversity to the organization. Along with strong desire to give back to the his community, it is his believes that the only way to make change in this world is to take action, no matter how small or large is may be. He is a graduate of the University of Windsor, with a degree in Honours Business Commerce, and currently pursuing his CPA designation. Andrew is a longtime supporter of the Toronto Raptors, Japanese import car enthusiast, and music junkie.

Alexandra Soloman

Director

Alex (Alexandra) Soloman is an accomplished operations professional with over a decade of experience driving business transformations, process improvements, and operational excellence in organizations across the United States and Canada. She currently serves as a Vice President of Operations at dentsu, where she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and maximizing value for clients. Her career journey spans diverse industries, including Manufacturing, Aerospace, Consulting, Banking, and Advertising, reflecting her adaptability and breadth of expertise. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP), Alex has not only delivered measurable improvements but also empowered others by training teams in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Beyond her professional achievements, Alex is passionate about personal growth and exploration. She loves working out, traveling the world, and is on the path to learning French.

Tiffany Gooch

Director

Tiffany Gooch is a strategic planning and communications consultant, a writer, singer, and a passionate advocate for racial and gender equity, inclusion, and justice. She has previously served as the Executive Lead for Public Engagement and Communications with the Peel District School Board, a crisis and strategic communications consultant with public affairs firms Aurora Strategy, Enterprise Canada, and Ensight, and as a political advisor in the Ontario government for several Ministers’ Offices and the Office of the Premier. Tiffany currently serves on the board of governors for the University of Windsor, and on the board of Visions of Science. She has also previously served as the Chair of the Reading Partnership, an early literacy organization based in Toronto, and on the Executive Council of the Ontario Liberal Party. Tiffany has been published as a weekly political columnist for the Toronto Star, and has contributed to the Globe and Mail, and Policy Magazine. She has also been an on-air weekly political commentator with CBC Power and Politics and CTV Power Play. Tiffany deeply values Indigenous reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and accessible lifelong learning. When she isn’t immersed in her work, you’ll find her engrossed in books, sharing stories, making music, and embarking on adventures with her son.