Name: Michael Alexandor

Education:
Queen’s University, Honours Arts

Experience:
Proven results in building brands and business development with multi-national organizations and start-ups.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I would like to use my skills and knowledge to give back to the community especially given the current times where people facing so many social, economic and other challenges.

Name: Nura Askar

Education:
International Relations & Business Administration (Geneva, Switzerland)
MBA, John Molson School of Business

Experience:
- Variety of private and public sector organizations in Geneva, Dubai and Montreal both before and during master’s studies
- President of the Commerce Graduate Students’ Association where I worked on developing the organization, managing change and transforming graduate student life
- Consultant at the Small Business Consulting Bureau where I managed four large projects for various business owners and executives.
- Participant at three major case competitions, the most recent was the George Washington University non-profit case competition in March 2009 where our team placed first
- Consulting projects included one major international non-profit client for whom we defined the strategic direction of the organization’s Canadian branch.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I joined Endeavour because the organization provides consultants with a fantastic opportunity to leverage our skills in aims of serving the community in which we live and ultimately make a social impact.

Name: Urmilla Bala

Education: Bachelor of Science

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
To be able to give back and help a non-profit organization.

Endeavour Roles & Project(s):
Consultant for the Contact Contemporary Music project.

Name: Nihar Bhagat

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, York University

Employment:
BMO Capital Markets, Finance

Experience:
Endeavour Past Project:
Epilepsy Halton Peel Region, 5 yr Strategic Plan [Spring/Summer 2009]

Passed Work Experience:
BMO Financial Gp: Planning and Forecasting Analyst
BMO Financial Gp: Operational Risk Intern

Volunteer Work Experience:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Endeavour gives us an opportunity to give back to the community and to meet like-minded individuals from different walks in life. The diversity in the groups and the nature of the projects also help us in gaining consulting experience

Name: Constance Campbell

Education:
Masters in Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario
MBA, University of Leicester (UK) 2007

Employment:
Senior Scientific Evaluator, Health Canada

Experience:
Experienced in R&D project management with a start-up pharmaceutical company, regulatory marketing compliance in the medical devices field, and volunteer, financial management with a non-profit athletics club.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I wished to join Endeavour to both provide myself with experience in business consulting and to share my time, skills and knowledge with groups who may otherwise not be able to afford extra management advice.

Name: Sweeny Chhabra

Education:
B.A.Sc. (Biomedical Engineering), M.Eng. (2010)

Employment:
Clinical Consultant, Siemens Canada

Experience:
Sweeny is a Clinical Consultant with Siemens Canada and is currently working on several healthcare improvement projects across the country. Prior to working with Siemens, she was on the executive committees of several organizations within the U of T network. Sweeny has also served as a volunteer at a nursing homes and a daycare centre, and contributes each year to the CIBC run for the Cure to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Endeavour is brimming with exceptionally talented individuals that have worked hard to make the organization what it is today. Volunteering with Endeavour gives me the unique opportunity to utilize my consulting skills towards the benefit of a non-profit. Additionally, as an engagement manager, it is an excellent way to practice managing a team while aiming to achieve each person’s personal and team goals along with client objectives.

Name: Allyson Collymore

Education:
Master of Social Work, York University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto
Post-Diploma Certificate, Human Resources Management, Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology

Employment:
Manager, Educational & Vocational Supports, Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Almost 20 years experience working on human service/social policy issues in both the non-profit and public service sectors at a program, policy and management level.

Non-profit Experience:
Past volunteer experience includes: Allocation Review Panel Chair for a funding organization, Board Member for settlement services organization and food security organization, program coordinator for youth mental health organization.

Why Allyson joined Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits
I enjoy volunteering and the mandate of Endeavour is a good fit with my background and interests. I am committed to building capacity in the non-profit sector – helping organizations better serve their target community.

Knowledge Broker for Hospice Richmond Hill project;Engagement Manager for Epilepsy Halton Peel project; Engagement Manager for Vaughan Youth Cabinet project

Name: Lucy Dai

Education:
Bachelor of Commerce, University of British Columbia, 2006
Currently working towards completing CMA, expected 2010

Employment:
Maple Leaf Foods

Experience:
Currently employed at Maple Leaf Foods as a finance analyst and volunteering with Sauder School of Business Club of Toronto on the Professional Development Committee.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I chose to volunteer with Endeavour because I wanted to give back to the community. I wanted to do it in such a way where I’m engaged intellectually and Endeavour is able to offer me just that.

Name: Natalie Elliott

Education:
Master of Arts - Public Policy and Administration, 2006
Honours Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, 2004

Employment:
Business Analyst, Ontario Securities Commission

Experience:
Participant in the Federal Government Accelerated Economist Training Program, which seeks to develop future policy leaders through four intense rotations in the central agencies and line departments of government.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
To gain valuable consulting experience first-hand, to work amongst a talented, ambitious and diverse team, to put my skills, experiences and energy to work for valuable community organizations.

Name: Judy Fields

Education:
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University

Currently enrolled in Certificate Program in Organizational Development and Change, Canadian Organizational Development Institute

Experience:
My career spans 20 years in aligning technical strategy and execution to organizational goals. Currently I provide as needed consulting services to several organizations after enjoying a one year sabbatical to spend time with family. Prior to this, I spent seven successful years at Tucows.com, including as VP, Operations and Planning.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I joined the Endeavour Consulting Network to be able to apply my skills from private industry to the not-for-profit sector. I have gained not-for-profit experience on a volunteer basis in the past in leadership, planning and execution roles. I believe I can provide value to the organizations who are seeking assistance while learning a lot from them.

Endeavour Roles & Project(s):
Knowledge Broker for the Ecologos Institute project; Engagement Manager for Seeds of Hope Foundation project (Spring/Summer 2009)

Name: Michelle Francis

Employment:
CEO, Performance and Learning Consultant

Name: Darina Frieder

Education:
PhD candidate, Immunology, University of Toronto

Experience:
Fundraising Committee, North York Concert Orchestra
Team Lead, World Wildlife Fund CN Tower Climb
President, Immunology Graduate Students’ Association

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I decided to join Endeavour because of the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who are passionate about collaborating together in order to benefit the greater community. Endeavour makes it possible to gain first-hand consulting experience and to put my analytical skills to work while assisting a non-profit organization. I am excited to embark on this journey with other Endeavour volunteers.

Name: John Holyoake

Education:
DPhil - Computational Biochemistry - University College, University of Oxford - 2007
MBiochem - Masters in Biochemistry - University College, University of Oxford - 2003

Employment:
Postdoctoral fellow, The Hospital for Sick Children

Experience:
Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) at the University of Toronto, Director of Professional Relations.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Endeavour is the perfect organisation to let me help the community, while also expanding my real-world business experience.

Endeavour Roles & Project(s):
Consultant for the Contact Contemporary Music project.

Name: Kassidy Huynh

Education:
Doctorate of Philosophy, Department of Biochemistry, The University of Toronto, Canada

Bachelor of Science Honours, Department of Biochemistry, Queens University, Canada

Employment:
Dr. Sergio Grinstein

Experience:
Building a small one-woman company in freelance make-up artistry: application and design called Color Theory (www.colour-theory.com)
o Styled approximately 5 women for 3 formal events hosted by the Federal Government of Canada
o Involved in two small-scale fashion photoshoots
o Key make-up artist for 2 weddings

Beginner weight training, running
Avid reader (world politics, economics, science religion, policy)
Dedicated to cooking with local and fresh ingredients

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
To endlessly pursue intellectual expansion and to create new knowledge, to become a leader and generate value and worth in my community.

Name: Jigdel Kuyee

Education:
University of Toronto Electrical Engineering Candidate - Energy options, with a minor in sustainable energy

Employment:
Canadian Red Cross, Promation Engineering

Experience:
I am also actively involved with the ECE-Leaders of Tomorrow, leading the Events management working group.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I enjoy volunteering and Endeavour provides me with this great opportunity work with non profits while gaining valuable consulting experience by working with talented and diverse individuals.

Name: Corinne LaBossiere

Education:
BSc - McGill University
ABC - Accredited - International Association of Business Communicators
APR - Accredited - Canadian Public Relations Society

Employment:
Consultant, CGL Communications

Experience:
Previous Community Volunteer Experience

Communications committee, Mary Centre
Member of board of directors, The Dorothy Ley Hospice
Public relations counsel, Parkinson Society Canada, Toronto chapter
Literacy tutor, LAMP Community Health Centre
Reader/visitor, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Etobicoke branch
Co-chair, public relations committee - Canadian Diabetes Association, Toronto Branch

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
To learn, to share and to contribute to strengthening the nonprofit community

Name: Usman Lakhani

Education:
Rotman MBA 2011

Employment:
Verizon

Experience:
Involved with broad based IT projects for telecommunications, finance and educational industries.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Enhance my skill set in delivering non profit projects especially in the health care industry.

Name: Kendy Lau

Education:
Richard Ivey School of Business, Honour in Business Administration 2007-2009

Experience:
Kendy Lau has sat on the executive board of AIESEC, the world’s largest student run non-profit organization. By approaching companies to raise internships for AIESEC, she has established close links with local business communities. Her consulting experience working with large scale NPOs and social entrepreneurs gives her insight into developing the business model as well as soliciting external support and guidance. Kendy also has extensive marketing work experiences which will assist the team in developing promotional plans.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
As a global citizen, I believe while we have privileges to exercise rights, we also have responsibilities that we should fulfill. Nevertheless, life is about touching the lives of others and contributing to the betterment of the society and environment. I am curious to explore some of the issues that non-profit organizations are facing today and work with a talented team that shares the goal of making a difference to the world.

Name: Barbie Lee

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I joined Endeavour because of my interest in community involvement. I also look forward to working with and learning from the many talented people involved with Endeavour.

Name: Iris Li

Education:
Master of Business Administration, Schulich School of Business, York University, 2009
Master of Information Science, Peking University, 2000

Experience:
My previous work experience include seven years of Operations Manager, Business Analyst and Sales representative for a Chinese leading telecommunication company. I also have equity trading experience with a worldwide well known investment company.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I want to volunteer for non-profit organizations where I can utilize my business analysis and problem solving skills to create value for the community and help other people live better.

Name: Peggy Li

Education:
Master of Applied Science, University of Toronto, 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Toronto, 2006

Employment:
Policy Development Intern, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Experience:
I’m passionate about international development, public health and social justice. Recently, I interned with international non-profit organizations in Nigeria and New York City.

I’ve also worked at Cancer Care Ontario as part of my Masters research thesis project.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I am passionate about supporting non-profit organizations in their work, eager to learn more about consulting and excited to meet new people.

Name: Sandra Li

Education:
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Communication Studies, McMaster University

International MBA, Schulich School of Business, York University

Experience:
Recently, I also led an establishment of a new nonprofit serving immigrant youth, so the experience I gain there will also be useful to assist our client in Endeavour.

Throughout my MBA, I have gained lots of team working experience from case competitions and projects. I also led an one-year long consulting project of designing an market entry strategy for a foreign company.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I join Endeavour because I want to help nonprofit to tackle their problems and create positive and long lasting impact. Also, I will meet with great people with diverse skills and backgrounds, and I will be able to learn from them.

Name: Alison McLaren

Education:
I hold an undergraduate degree in Political Studies from Trent University.

Employment:
Civil Servant (Associate Negotiator)

Experience:
I have been a civil servant at the provincial level for three years.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I am interested in learning about the non-profit sector, and applying my critical thinking skills outside of my current job.

Name: Maureen Mottonen

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Honours Business Administration
from the Richard Ivey Business School
The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

Employment:
Managing Director, Critical Wisdom Ltd.

Experience:
Critical Wisdom Ltd. is a boutique consulting practice that delivers actionable market insight that helps grow your business.

I am also a current board member of the Toronto Chapter of the CATA Women In Technology Forum and a past member of the MicroSkills Women’s Technology Institute Advisory Board.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Volunteering with Endeavour offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the non-profit sector at a community level and to learn more about how the non-profit sector works. In return, I am able to offer an extensive range of research, analysis and consulting skills that I have developed in the private sector to help non-profit organizations address their key challenges.

Name: Riccardo Muti

Education:
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Software Engineering - 2008

Walter A. Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate - Business for Arts, Science, and Engineering - 2008

Employment:
Senior Consultant - Systemgroup Consulting Inc.

Experience:
Consultant, Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits, 2009

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I joined Endeavour because it offers the unique opportunity to engage in professional development while helping drive the success of important initiatives in our community. In addition to gaining valuable experience that is directly applicable to my professional career, I work with talented and motivated individuals to help non-profit organizations fulfill their missions to the greatest extent possible.

Name: Sumbul Fatima Naqvi

Education:
BAS-HRM program- 2008- To date
York University

BBA- 2007
Institute of Business Administration

Employment:
SHRP (Strategic Human Resources Professionals)

Experience:
SHRP (Strategic Human Resources Professionals)
Volunteer experience
Public Relations Director

Student Ambassador
Student Bennett Center

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I feel great satisfaction in serving the community.

Endeavour Roles & Project(s):
Consultant for The Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT) project

Name: David Piccin

Education:
PhD Medical Sciences (Candidate), University of Toronto, 2011.
BSc Biochemistry, McGill University, 2005.

Employment:
Graduate Student, University of Toronto

Experience:
Graduate Management Consulting Association
Life Science Career Development Series
University of Toronto Graduate Education Council

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Endeavour combines the opportunity to gain real-world consulting experience with the opportunity to help support organizations which enrich our community. Further, I joined because I trusted that Endeavour would allow me to leverage my skills to make a real difference.

Name: Sheng Rao

Education:
B.A.Sc Candidate, Industrial Engineering 1T0 + PEY + Economics minor

Employment:
Trade Floor Technology Consultant, Scotia Capital

Experience:
Engineering Intern, Petro-Canada
Tutor, Tutors in High School Classrooms Programme
Steering Committee, Youth Volunteer Corp.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Endeavour provides me a valuable opportunity to contribute to the non-profit sector while gaining real consulting experience. Furthermore, volunteering with Endeavour allows me to work alongside and learn from talented individuals.

Name: Tanya Rumble

Employment:
Health Promoter, Halton Region Health Department

Experience:
Tanya Rumble is a public policy professional committed to creating social change, with demonstrated project management and knowledge brokering experience in the government relations; public health; non-profit; public administration; and research sectors. She incorporates her diverse upbringing in the United Arab Emirates, and travels to over 60 countries in her work. Tanya posses technical expertise in the areas of Health Promotion, Public Health, and Integrated Marketing Communication for Behavioural Impact (COMBI). She spent the month of July 2009 as a participant in the Integrated Marketing Communication for Behavioural Impact (COMBI) in Health & Social Development certificate program at New York University in collaboration with the World Health Organization, and was a member of the Winning COMBI Plan Team. In addition to her role with Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits her current professional positions include: Project Manager-Healthy Weights Halton Takes Action, Halton Region Health Department; Executive Member, Health Promotion Ontario; Reviewer-Halton Peel Grant Review Team, Ontario Trillium Foundation; and Chair-Facilitation Support Committee, Home Suite Hope Shared Living Corporation.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I see a future where the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are realized, resulting in a drastic reduction in global poverty achieved through public-private partnership, social entrepreneurship, and resource mobilization locally and globally. I am personally committed to pioneering the social change required to ensure the MDGs are accomplished by 2015, as such the opportunity to become involved with Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits seemed a natural fit. This unique opportunity to provide high-quality pro bono consulting to non-profits in the Greater Toronto Area will allow me to assist organizations in realizing their missions, and ultimately supporting the delivery of programs and services to their client populations- an excellent example of management principles providing social benefits.

Name: Zami Salaria

Education:
MBA/MS Finance/Accounting, University of Illinois, 2000.

Experience:
Worked in various GE divisions in financial planning and analysis, corporate audit and lending divisions in various capacities with the most recent being Assistant VP in the GE Commercial Finance business segment.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
- Learn about consulting, the nature of work, lifestyle and interact with seasoned consultants,
- Work in a team environment and work towards a common goal which in this case would be to help a SME achieve its goals and objectives in the most efficient way possible,
- Establish a network of professionals, mentors and mentees that lasts a lifetime.

Name: David Schacter

Education:
B.A.Sc in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto, graduated 2009
M.A.Sc candidate in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto

Experience:
Mechanical Engineering Intern, Autoliv Electronics Canada Inc. 2007-2008
Project Planner, CANEUS NPS Inc., summer 2006
Waterfront Director, Camp Nominingue, summer 2005-2006

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I love helping others improve their lot, and Endeavour provides me with a venue to do this in a challenging, stimulating environment.

Name: Shakib Shaikh

Education:
Bachelor of Engineering, Ryerson University

Employment:
Regional Marketing Manager, Rockwell Automation

Experience:
The Mentoring Partnership, Industry Mentor, 2008 - Present: Was Nominated for the “Best Mentor of the Year 2008″ award. Mentored new professionals immigrating to Canada on topics such as job hunting, networking, etc. My first mentee, a young civil engineer from Iran, was able to find work in his field 2 months after landing in Toronto with no prior Canadian work experience!

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
One of the main reasons why I choose to volunteer with Endeavour is because I wholeheartedly believe in their vision of making consulting services available to non-profit and social mission organizations. I believe in giving back to the society, the community and helping the less fortunate. Also, volunteering with Endeavour is a great way to meet and learn from other like minded individuals.

Name: Genevieve Sovereign

Education:
BASc Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto ‘08

Employment:
Project coordination and communications

Experience:
Complementary to my engineering education, I have also enjoyed work and extra-curricular experience in the areas of communications and project coordination within a variety of organisations that span academic, private and non-profit sectors.

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Endeavour appeals to me because it provides an interface where not-for-profit organisations, specialised professionals and community volunteers can work side-by-side in delivering and improving upon vital services. Everyone involved is able to contribute their own unique skill set and expertise towards attaining the collective goal, and has the opportunity to develop relationships with other professionals and organisations in the process.

Name: Carey Swift

Education:
BSc Psychology and Business, Dalhousie University, 2008

Employment:
Advisor Services Associate, Assante Wealth Management

Experience:
- Extensive management experience at Ontario Place Corporation
- Volunteer with Oakville Special Olympics, 3 years

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I am lucky enough to have many excellent learning experiences through my education, volunteer work and employment. Endeavour allows me to share these experiences with those who are trying to make a significant difference in our community. By working together with our clients and the other members of Endeavour, I am able to help improve our community and make a difference in the lives of others, while learning valuable lessons and having fun!

Name: David Vuong

Education:
Master of Science, Queen’s University
Bachelor of Commerce (co-op), Ryerson University

Employment:
Dashboard Associate, Dundas Data Visualization

Experience:
Junior Achievement, Economics of Staying in School (ESIS) Volunteer

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
Endeavour allows us to deliver a positive impact to society by helping non-profits and social-mission organizations. By building teams of intelligent individuals, we are able to provide a service to these organizations that could otherwise be inaccessible to them. Endeavour helps us make a difference.

Endeavour Roles & Project(s):
Consultant The Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT) project; Consultant for Seeds of Hope Foundation project (Spring/Summer 2009)

Name: Izabella Wilczynska

Education:
International MBA (IMBA), Schulich School of Business, York University (2009)
Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), Ryerson University (2001)

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I’m always looking for ways to contribute to the community. Endeavour allows me to leverage my professional skills to make a difference.

Name: Allen Zhang

Education:
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering + Bioengineering Minor
Class of 2010 + PEY

Employment:
Design Engineer/Developer, SciCan

Experience:
Current Employment: Design Engineer/Developer, SciCan

Other Volunteer position: Research Analyst, Santa in the City Charity organization

Why I chose to volunteer with Endeavour:
I wish to gain a better understanding into the world of consulting while making a lasting impact on a charity organization around Toronto, which are indispensable in helping the people in need.