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Meet Our
Board of Directors

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Charles Cutts

Chair

Charles is a successful performing arts professional, Chartered Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant (CA and CPA) with 33 years of experience as the General Manager, President and CEO of Massey Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, and the O’Keefe Centre. He has delivered 13,000 remarkable performances to 25,000,000 patrons while respecting responsible fiscal stewardship in a competitive Toronto marketplace.

In his work with the Anglican Diocese of Toronto he was involved in amalgamating parishes and the reconstitution of a church property following severe damage. He has extensive governance experience served on over 15 Boards of Directors and Advisories.

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Hayley Crosdale

Vice Chair

Hayley moved to Canada from the warm and sunny island of Jamaica in 2016. In Jamaica, she held many positions within JN Group, a large financial institution, including Assistant Branch Manager and Financial Advisor, and served as a member of the Board of Stewards of the Trinity Moravian Church for 5 years. Hayley has worked at Centennial College for 8 years as a Financial Advisor. She holds a diploma in Business Education, a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration. She loves to bake and is currently enrolled in a Baking and Pastry Arts Management diploma program at Centennial College. 

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Reginald Liu

Secretary

Reginald has combined his passion for healthcare with a deep understanding of business. Now retired, he is enjoying the opportunity to explore new interests and stay connected to the community. Reginald had a rewarding career as a Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist owner until 2020. He has also been a consultant pharmacist for long-term care facilities. Reginald served as a teaching assistant for the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.

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Michael Gregory

Treasurer

Michael began his professional career in Jamaica as the Research Economist at the National Housing Trust and later made a switch to commercial banking occupying various positions including Credit Analyst, Branch Manager and Corporate Relationship Manager.
In Canada, Michael worked with one of the big 5 commercial banks for 10 years in the area of anti-money laundering and has the Certified Anti- Money Laundering Specialist designation.
Michael holds BSc Economics (Hons) and MSc Economics degrees from the University of the West Indies.

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Rev'd Canon Dean Mercer

Director

Francis Dean Mercer holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Doctorate in Theology from Trinity College, University of Toronto.  He is the incumbent parish priest of St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Church and a member of the St. Paul’s Centre Board since 2005, previously of St. Theodore of Canterbury.  He has been an instructor at Wycliffe College from 2000 to the current date.  He is a member of various committees and groups within the Diocese, and volunteers as an assistant coach for house league baseball and hockey.

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Ortega Tapambwa

Director

Ortega is a strategic and results-driven real estate and infrastructure professional. With a strong background in land development, commercial negotiations, and market analytics, Ortega has optimized multimillion-dollar real estate deals. Most recently, he served as a Senior Advisor at Infrastructure Ontario. His expertise spans real estate finance, risk management, and sustainable urban development. Ortega holds a Master’s in Economic Policy & Planning from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s in International Development from York University. A passionate advocate for financial literacy and economic empowerment, he actively mentors young professionals.

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Anne Burnett

Director

Anne immigrated to Canada from Barbados in 1967. Anne began her career at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in 1970 and, over the course of 45 years, held several leadership roles, eventually retiring as a Manager. Throughout her career she was known for mentoring her team/direct reports and colleagues, providing financial guidance to clients on money management, while establishing strong relationships with her team members and colleagues.  

Now enjoying retirement, Anne devotes much of her time to her church community. She is an active member of the St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux choir and serves on several committees.  She has been involved in numerous church activities including fund raising, food fairs and walkathons.  

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Vanessa Cambridge

Director

Vanessa is a Human Resources professional with experience working with national healthcare and retail organizations. She is an active member of St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Church, where she has served as a Sunday School Teacher, Church Warden, and a member of the liturgical dance group. Vanessa also mentors international students through the Pacemaker program, providing career guidance and interview coaching.

She holds a Post‑Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Seneca College and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from York University.

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Brian Carr

Director

Brian holds a B.Sc. (1970) and an LL.B. (1973) from the University of Toronto. Mr. Carr is a former Chair of the Canadian Tax Foundation, a Past-Chair of the National Taxation Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and former Co-Chair and Member of the CBA/CICA Joint Committee on Taxation.  

In 1996, Mr. Carr was co-winner of the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Douglas J. Sherbaniuk Distinguished Writing Award as co-author of “Today’s Butterfly,” published in the Foundation’s 1994 Conference Report. In 2012, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for service to the Canadian Tax Foundation. In 2016, he was awarded the inaugural Award of Excellence by the Tax Section of the Canadian Bar Association of Ontario and a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Tax Foundation. In 2022, he was granted an Arbor Award by the University of Toronto for service to the Law School of the University of Toronto.

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Robert Saffrey

Director

Robert retired as the Executive Director of the Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Toronto in 2024.  He is currently on the executive of the Canadian Compass Rose Society (CCRS) which is a volunteer role.  Previous roles include Director of Operations and Finance (Cathedral Church of St. James), Director of Finance and Treasurer (Inc. Synod of the Diocese of Toronto) and Manager (Price Waterhouse).

As the Executive Director of the Diocese of Toronto, Robert worked closely with the Diocesan Bishop and led a team of individuals which provided a broad range of ministry support to parishes and ensured that corporate governance was transparent and exemplary.  Ministry support services included property management, financial stewardship, human resources, investments, financial reporting and payroll, archives, social justice direction and guidance, communications, and parish consultants.

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