Meet the Board
Advisory Board
The LEADER Advisory Board is designed to provide strategic direction and continuity for the Project. The Board is composed of members of the Project’s alumni and stakeholder community. With annual student leadership turnover, the Advisory Board helps ensure that innovative initiatives are continued year-to-year and the Project’s mission and vision are upheld.
Our Advisory Board is instrumental in helping LEADER achieve its long-term goals. Members draw on their passion for economic development and industry experience to define and drive the Project’s strategic direction forward.
Co-Chairs
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Mark Pentland
HBA 2016
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Johnathan Soriano
MBA 2024
Chair Emeritus
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Robert Davis
HBA 2008
Alumni Engagement
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Katie McNamara
MBA 2019
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Michelle Tice
MBA 1994
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Lisa Chen
HBA 2020
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Jordan Bloom
HBA 2023
Alumni Volunteer
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Gillian McIver
MBA 2021
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Stephanie De Vincenzo
MBA 2022
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Bijan Mirshahi
HBA 2021
Audit
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Nihal Nishadul
MBA 2024
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Anisha Blodgett
HBA 2013
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Christian Grande
MBA 2024
Curriculum
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Nadine de Gannes
Ivey Faculty
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Sherry Yang
HBA 2026
Governance
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Eric Wong
MBA 2015
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Lauren Roz
HBA 2024
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Zuhayr Abbas
HBA 2022
Site Review & Expansion
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Desmond Swamy
HBA 2016
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Ryan Ungemach
MBA 2002
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Harleen Arora
HBA 2020
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Margot Ghersin
HBA 2020
Emeritus
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Sarah Buck
Ivey Faculty
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Dominic Lim
Ivey Faculty
Operations
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Mara Armitage
HBA 2025
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Pratik Desai
MBA 2024
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Matt Knebel
MBA 2025
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Alina Ramji
HBA 2023
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Lauren Nunes
HBA 2024
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Sophie Fiala
HBA 2025