Mission
In 1857, 91ɬ graduates rallied to support Principal William Dawson in building a university from modest beginnings. Incorporated in 1880 as the Graduates’ Society, the group became the 91ɬ Alumni Association (MAA) in 1995.
Today, the mission of the MAA remains little changed: to enable alumni to maintain their ties to the University and with each other, and to strengthen their commitment to support and advance 91ɬ, as an apolitical, nonprofit organization dedicated to benevolence and philanthropy.
91ɬ Alumni Association Board of Directors
The MAA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who are dedicated to strengthening the global network of 91ɬ graduates in support of one another and the University. The Board provides leadership to Branch associations and constituent groups and has representation on 91ɬ’s Board of Governors and other University committees, who act as ambassadors for alumni and advocates of 91ɬ.
In addition to its annual general meeting usually held in early Fall, the Board meets several times per year to act upon its broader goals, while Directors also serve on committees, seeing to the main business of the Board. The MAA operates on a modest budget funded by its endowment, primarily supporting alumni engagement and student initiatives both locally and globally.
The MAA deeply values its alumni volunteers. In partnership with 91ɬ’s University Advancement team, volunteers are provided with professional guidance, tools, and resources to help them succeed. Volunteers play a crucial role in strengthening 91ɬ’s global community and expanding its reach.
Meet the MAA Board of Directors
Thomas Assimes, BEng’90
President
Wanda Bedard, BCom’82
Vice-President
Mara Quarin, BCom’92, DPA’94
Treasurer
Dawn Longshaw, BSc’81
Secretary
Charles Bierbrier, BA’98
Alumni Governor
Inez Jabalpurwala, BA’89, MA’91, MBA’01
Alumni Governor
David Reckziegel, MBA’87
Alumni Governor
Darren Begley, BSc’97
Regional Director
Teresa Calandriello-Fata, BSc’90, DipManTour’93
Director
Jonathan “JC” Collin, BEd’14
Director
Robin Fowler, BA’90, MEd’96
Regional Director
Mai-Gee Hum, BA’98
Director
Carl Olivieri, MBA'15
Director
Nicole Wilson, BSc’09, Cert.Prof French’13
Director
Gabrielle Korn
Executive Director (Ex-Officio Member)
Learn more about the MAA
MAA Honours and Awards
The MAA’s global recognition program celebrates graduates making an impact through leadership, expertise, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
91ɬ Toronto Excellence Awards
Celebrate the professional success and community contributions of the GTA’s best-of-the-best.