About Us

Our Vision

All HWDSB students have equal opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.

Our Mission

Engaging the community to support HWDSB students overcome barriers so they can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Values

Responsible

Equitable

Transparent

Inclusive

Leadership

Hamilton Foundation for Student Success is privileged to be governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. These visionary leaders, from across the community, have a vital role in the governance of our organization and we thank them for their ongoing support and leadership.

Board of Directors, 2023-2024

Chair
Nair Lacruz
Director of Special Initiatives, Office of the Vice President Academic, Mohawk College

Vice-Chair
Carla Ricci
Manager of Business Development & Partnership, Tandia Credit Union

Treasurer
Matthew Gerard
Associate Director, Support Services  and Treasurer of the Board HWDSB

Secretary
Peggy Savage
Freelance Writer/Marketing Director, Retired.

Directors

Kathy Archer
Trustee Rep, HWDSB

Lyndsy Baillie
System Principal, Learning Services, HWDSB

Ian Brisbin
Partner, Martin & Hillyer Associates

Brent Foreman
Partner, SimpsonWigle LLP

 

Executive Director
Amy Leaming Cote
Hamilton Foundation for Student Success

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jen Hughes
Head of Learning and Development, Gowlings WLG

Lohifa Pogoson Acker
Entrepreneur/Hair Artist

Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini
Director of Education, HWDSB

Lorraine Valmadrid
Research and Analytics, HWDSB

 

Financial Statements