Board of Directors
High Park Initiatives obtained charitable status in November of 2003. It is made up of a volunteer Board of Directors, Committees and Members.
Board meetings are open to the public and scheduled on the second Wednesday of every month. Meetings are currently held at 7PM at the High Park Nature Centre.
 

Current Board

Chair and HR Director: Robin Sorys
Biography
Robin is a results oriented Human Resources Professional, who provides HR leadership through effective relationship management and strong customer service skills with 27 years as a HR Generalist, holding a Certified Human Resources Professional designation. A lifetime resident of High Park, Robin is the Chair of the High Park Community Advisory Council and was also involved in the building of the Community Built Jamie Bell Adventure Playground located in High Park
Board member since: 2004/06/23

Treasurer: Angie Begitsch
Biography
Angie is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in industry and the public accounting field.  She has been on the Board of HPI since February 2006, serving as the Treasurer and bookkeeper.  Over the past 30 years she has volunteered for a number of charities, on boards, committees and in other capacities.  In the past year, she received the 15 year Ontario Volunteer Service Award.  As she lives in the area, she visits the park frequently and joined the HPI board so that she could contribute to the preservation of the magnificent natural environment of High Park.
Board member since:  2006/02/08

Secretary: John Cleary
Responsibilities:
John began his career as a scientist, work as a summer student in a  lab studying Spruce Budworm.  Although his career now focuses on  human genetics, he remains interested and committed to the   observation, protection and enjoyment of nature.  Having spent much of his youth in Northen Ontario and as an avid outdoor enthusiast, John has an appreciation for the unique and rare opportunity High Park  represents to the citzens of Toronto.  Before joining the HPI board, John, along with his wife Tammy, was actively involved as a volunteer for many of the HPI events, including High Park is my Park day.  John brings to the board a solid dedication to the park, it's natural environment and stewardship.  He hopes to make a positive influence by helping to bring the HPI message of environmental education to the various groups and park users that make up the broader High Park community.

Director: Eleanor Morton
Biography
Eleanor Morton is Vice President, Risk Management of Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) located in Toronto. She has an Honours Bachelor of Administrative Studies (Health Administration) from York University in Toronto, is a Certified Health Records Professional (CHIM) and holds a certificate in Health Services Management from the Canadian Healthcare Association.

Prior to joining HIROC is 1993, Eleanor had extensive management experience in both teaching and community hospitals in Canada and Australia, with a number of those years dedicated to work in the fields of quality improvement and risk management. She operated her own consulting business from 1990 – 1993, providing services to the Ontario Home Care Programs Association, the Ontario Hospital Association and HIROC.

Eleanor is on the Board of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada, and is on the respective editorial boards of Risk Management in Canadian Health Care and the ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin. She represents HIROC as a voting member of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute and sits on the Advisory Committee of the Ontario Node of safer healthcare now! campaign.
Board member since: 2005/04/02

Director (Strategic planning): Patrick Parent
Biography
Pending
Board member since: 2008/10/15

Director (HPCAC rep.): Vacant
This position is appointed by the HPCAC.

Director (Programs): Andrew Young
Biography
Andrew has been involved in the Non-Profit, social service and camping industry for the past 10 years.  Currently Andrew manages the Canadian Diabetes Association’s National Camp Program, which consists of twelve camps for children with type-1 diabetes across the country.  Prior to Joining the CDA, Andrew worked as a Program Manager for Camp Oochigeas, a charity which offers camp and recreational programs to children with cancer.  Andrew offers a strong background in program design, development, implantation and evaluation and will be a resource to staff and volunteers at HPI as the programs continue to grow and improve.
Board member since: 2008/07/09

Director (Marketing and communications): Judy Malone
Biography
Judy is a veteran of both the Toronto and Montreal advertising/marketing worlds.  Her career background also includes public relations and journalism. Her goal is to build on the 'world class' city park status of High Park, with strong citizen and corporate support.
Board member since: 2009/06/24

Director (Fundraising and membership): Vacant
Responsibilities:


High Park Supervisor (ex-officio board member): Helen Sousa
Biography
Helen is the current City Supervisor for High Park and as part of the HPI lease agreement with the City is a non-voting ex-officio member of the board.
Board member since: 2005/06/01