Shahbaz Khan, Board Chair | Associate Director, Wolters Kluwer, CPA, CA

Shahbaz is a commercial-minded CPA with a passion for technology and software strategy for accountants. Shahbaz helps firms reimagine the impact integrated tools can have on their practice and is committed to helping advance the accounting profession.

Shahbaz has a strong sense of community and passion for Big Brothers Big Sisters, specifically, having experienced the benefits of the agency’s programs first-hand as a child. Shahbaz has also volunteered in the Game On and Homework Club Programs with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Niagara chapter.

Board of Directors since 2021

Heather Davidson, Vice Chair | Supervisor, Program Development, City of Hamilton

Heather has been working in Recreation for over 20 years, and during that time has demonstrated her passion for high quality, child centered programming. She has experience working with, and leading teams who work with, many populations of children – including, preschool, school age, and youth age groups. She has a strong belief that program environments can contribute to positive child development and that staff have a responsibility to ensure programs meet the unique age/stage requirements for participants.

Board of Directors since 2023

Rob Anderson, Chair, Fund Development | Senior Investment Advisor, Heritage Group

Board of Directors since 2024

Melissa Finley, Chair, Strategy | Finance Executive

Melissa is a financial services executive with more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry. Her extensive career has included senior positions in finance, risk management, strategy, operations, and transformation.

Melissa is also deeply committed to community service. She previously served on the Board of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, holding roles as Director and Treasurer. Additionally, Melissa is an active volunteer with TRIEC and Junior Achievement Canada, reflecting her dedication to making a positive impact in the GTA community and beyond.

Board of Directors since 2023

Sherry Hussain, Chair, Governance | Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, O’Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP

Board of Directors since 2024

Aaron Johnson | Senior Vice President, Nuclear, Aecon Group Inc.

Aaron is Senior Vice President, Nuclear, at Aecon, responsible for leading all nuclear projects within the company’s portfolio.

Beginning with Aecon in 2006, Aaron has diverse experience across many of Aecon’s operational and corporate teams, including the industrial, nuclear, and urban transportation sectors. He has been responsible for the pursuit and execution of some of Aecon’s most complex multi-disciplinary projects, including the Darlington Refurbishment project, GO Expansion On-Corridor project, and Scarborough Subway Extension project. 

Aaron holds Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Engineering degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.  

Board of Directors since 2022

Michael Treadgold, Ex Officio  | Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Serving Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton

Board of Directors since 2024

Nida Abdul Wahid, Chair, Risk & Finance | Senior Manager, Cards Portfolio Management, Royal Bank of Canada

Board of Directors since 2024

Nabeel Khan | Regional Vice-President, Royal Bank of Canada

Board of Directors since 2024

Ramit Raj | Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Change Management, Royal Bank of Canada

Board of Directors since 2024

Lucy Rasmussen | Assistant Crown Attorney, Mental Health Team Lead, Peel Crown Attorney’s Office

Board of Directors since 2024

NameBoard PositionCommunity Involvement
Shahbaz KhanChairAssociate Director, Wolters Kluwer, CPA, CA
Heather DavidsonVice ChairSupervisor Program Development, City of Hamilton
Nida Abdul WahidChair, Risk & FinanceSenior Manager, Cards Portfolio Management, Royal Bank of Canada
Rob AndersonChair, Fund DevelopmentSenior Investment Advisor, Heritage Group
Melissa FinleyChair, StrategyFinance Executive
Sherry HussainChair, GovernanceCorporate & Commercial Lawyer, O’Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP
Aaron JohnsonDirectorSenior Vice President, Nuclear, Aecon Group Inc.
Nabeel KhanDirectorRegional Vice-President, Royal Bank of Canada
Ramit RajDirectorSenior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Change Management, Royal Bank of Canada
Lucy RasmussenDirectorAssistant Crown Attorney, Mental Health Team Lead, Peel Crown Attorney’s Office
Michael TreadgoldEx OfficioCEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Serving Grand Erie Halton and Hamilton

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