PTP is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with experience and knowledge related to adult education, financial management, human resources and organizational development.
Executive
Jonathan Hahn – Chair
Jonathan Hahn holds a BA in Electrical Engineering from Harvard University. His present position is Director, US & Canada Business Development for a publicly-traded high-technology company. He has a strong history of volunteer involvement and a keen interest in self-empowerment through skill development. He has been involved with Youth Employment Services in the past, and is an active volunteer admissions interviewer for Harvard University.
Heather Williams – Vice Chair
Heather brings her experience in the financial, executive coaching and technology sectors to her role as a member of the PTP Board and as Manager, Operations for The Manta Group. She is an experienced project and resource manager with a strong focus on implementing policies and organizational structure and developing internal teams.
Jeremy Zinger – Treasurer
Jeremy has been involved with employment outplacement services organizations for over six years in both the private and non-profit sectors. Jeremy brings financial, legal and human resources knowledge to contribute to the Board, and is professionally involved in the real estate industry.
Claire Gumus – Communications Officer
Claire holds an MBA degree along with a joint Bachelor’s degree in literature and adult learning principles. Her experience includes training, marketing and business development with various colleges. She has participated in an international development project to launch a teacher training program in Asia. Currently she is working at a public college.
Anita Agrawal
Anita is an MA candidate in Anthropology at Carleton University. She holds a B.Sc (Hons) from the University of Toronto and a Post-graduate diploma in e-business from Centennial College. As someone with a keen interest in education, Anita is committed to life-long learning and has applied her skills in planning and governance to several NGOs and not for profits. She has worked in many fields – mostly in positions of research, marketing and management. She has also volunteered as an adult ESL tutor.
Andre Bastian
Andre Bastian holds an Honours BA degree from York University (Vanier College), Toronto. He attended the College of Law of England and Wales, and is a Graduate of the University of Westminster School of Law. He currently serves as Director, for a Canadian Financial Services Firm. Andre is the former President of the York Federation of Students, and Chair of the Metropolitan Toronto Universities and Colleges Student Caucus.
Julius Olajos
Julius Olajos holds an MBA degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON and an electrical engineering degree from Ryerson University in Toronto. He has been employed in various engineering positions both in Canada and abroad and is currently employed with an engineering consulting firm in Toronto. Julius strongly believes in volunteering, and to that end has been involved with a local community foundation and an historical museum, both in southwest Ontario.
Evelyn Reyes
Evelyn holds a Master’s degree in Communications Studies from the University of Calgary. She has several years of experience in community based programs in Toronto as a volunteer and as staff. She currently works at St. Christopher House helping clients obtain the GED high school equivalency and succeed in academic upgrading programs.
Paul Tan
Paul Tan holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan Business School. His focus of study was on Finance and Accounting. His professional experience is in finance roles at energy companies as well as investment banks. Paul believes it is important to empower people with the tools and skills necessary to uplift their lives and to build their confidence.
By-laws
PTP By-law no. 2, enacted December 2008. This by-law repeals and replaces By-law no. 1.