Board Chair
Sarah Banks
Sarah works at RBC as Senior Manager, Accessibility Enablement. Over the last 19 years Sarah held a variety of HR roles including Human Resources Business Partner, Performance Enablement, Recruitment Strategy and Employee Relations. She strives to create meaningful impact by unlocking the potential of others while building inclusive workplace cultures as a neuroinclusion leader and advocate. Mentorship has played an important role in Sarah’s life and that has fueled her passion to give back, with over 22 years of combined volunteer service with Big Brothers & Sisters. She started volunteering with Big Bunch, moved into the In-school mentoring program, and was a Big Sister for many years before joining the Board in 2019. She also volunteers for the Toronto Regional Immigration Employment Council as a Career Coach, mentoring newcomers to Canada. Outside work and volunteering, Sarah enjoys travel and the great outdoors with her husband, 4 kids and 3 dogs, 4 kids and dog.
TREASURER
Jay Mian
Jay brings more than 25 years of experience in the food and consumer packaged goods industry, with deep expertise spanning strategic account management, financial planning, accounting, and commercial strategy. He currently serves as a Key Account Director at Recipe CPG, where he leads key customer partnerships and drives growth across major national retailers.
A strong believer in combining financial discipline with strategic thinking, Jay earned his MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2010 and obtained his CMA designation the same year.
Jay has been a dedicated member of the Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York since January 2021 and proudly serves as Treasurer. His connection to the organization runs deep—having volunteered as a Big Brother since 2014 and serving on the Finance Committee for many years. His passion for mentorship and youth development stems from a strong desire to give back and help young people realize their full potential.
Now based in Cambridge, Ontario, Jay lives with his wife and three children. Outside of work and community service, he is an avid traveller who has explored more than 20 countries and enjoys creating family adventures through hiking, nature, and discovering new experiences together.
Past Chair
Angel Massey-Singh
Angel Massey-Singh is the Corporate Operating Officer (COO) of Making Waves Swim Schools found across the GTA. Throughout her career, she has been a senior leader at regional, national and global levels, working in corporate, NFP and private organizations. She rallies teams, builds communities and dedicates time to creating inclusive company culture. Angel was introduced to BBBS in 1998 through volunteering as a Big and has served the organization in various capacities since then. She is passionate about the wellbeing of children and youth.
Director
Emmanuel Koudoumnakis
Manny is a Market Manager with TD Private Wealth Management where he currently leads a team of Private Bankers and Private Trust professionals. He has over 25 years’ experience in the banking industry holding various positions throughout his career. Manny and his team work with families that have complex needs such as Investment Planning, Will and Estate Planning, Private Banking, Succession Planning and Legacy Planning. Manny has a Certified Financial Planner Designation and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.
As a resident of Peel, he looks forward to giving back to his community. As a supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York, Manny was excited join the Board in early 2017.
Director
Angie Rehal
Angie Rehal is a retired public servant after a 34 year with the Federal Department of Justice working in the Immigration Law Division as a Paralegal. She is active in community work and has volunteered with Peel Board, Canadian Cancer Society, ONE Walk, Sikh International Film Festival and various peel schools as part of the Parent Council and many other agencies. Angie currently sits on the Board of Directors of Seva Foodbank as Vice Chair and also participates in many other community initiatives. In her spare time, she runs a small business (Angie’s Golden Ghee) creating flavored organic ghee. Angie is the proud mom of two adult sons. Since retiring, Angie has taken up hiking and travelling. Angie also enjoys spending time with her dog Mello, walking, reading and coffee dates.
Director
Clarissa Da Costa
Clarissa is the General Counsel at GN Johnston Equipment Co. Ltd, Canada’s largest sales and service provider of material handling equipment and has oversight for all legal matters across Canada. As a passionate advocate for diversity and innovation, Clarissa has always been active both personally and professionally to foster and drive such initiatives and was a leading member in her previous organizations, DuPont and John Deere, to promote women in leadership. Clarissa and her husband Harry have three boys, who love sports especially ice hockey.
DIRECTOR
Cherie Finnerty
Cherie Finnerty is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a passion for corporate environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices. Cherie, works as one of the financial leaders at Pinchin Ltd, which operates in Canada as an environmental and health and safety consultant. Cherie’s commitment to corporate responsibility goes beyond compliance with regulations and she is a strong advocate for adopting innovated technologies and practices to maximize operational efficiency. As a Board member, Cherie brings a wealth of experience that drives transformative change. Outside of her professional endeavors, Cherie is dedicated to giving back to the community and actively participates in charitable initiatives.
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Director
Cecile Hammond
Deputy Chief Cecile Hammond has served with York Regional Police since 1998 and brings more than 28 years of operational, investigative, and administrative policing experience to her role as Deputy Chief, People & Culture. Appointed to the position in July 2020, she leads the service’s People, Wellness & Talent Bureau, the Professionalism, Leadership & Inclusion Office, and Corporate Development Bureau, advancing strategies that strengthen recruitment, leadership development, member wellness, and organizational culture.
Throughout her career, Deputy Chief Hammond has held a broad range of frontline and specialized assignments, including in the Crimes Against Children Unit, Sexual Assault Unit, the Integrated Domestic Violence Unit, the Practical Skills Unit, and the Real Time Operations Centre. Prior to her appointment as Deputy Chief, she served as Superintendent and Commander in Charge of the Corporate Development Bureau, where she oversaw training, education, recruiting, and staff development. Her leadership has helped shape professional development frameworks and inclusion-focused training programs that support members’ operational readiness and foster a healthy workplace culture.
Deputy Chief Hammond is actively engaged in policing leadership at the provincial, national, and international levels. She serves on the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Ethics Committee, sits on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, and is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. She is also deeply committed to community service and mentorship as Chair of the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement Advisory Council, a Board Director with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel-York, and Executive Sponsor for Canadian Blood Services at York Regional Police.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Master’s Certificate in Leadership from the Schulich School of Business. Deputy Chief Hammond is a recipient of the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal and is a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Recognized as a progressive and visionary leader, she continues to champion innovation, collaboration, and inclusive leadership in policing.
Director
Sean Henry
Sean is a Lawyer and an Adjudicator. He has been a Senior Policy Advisor for Legal Issues with OMERS, a Team Manager with the Law Society of Ontario, and a Policy Advisor with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. He holds an LLB, an MBA and an Honours BA. Sean is also a proud Big Brother for four years and counting.