Annual General Meeting 2024
Board Member Information
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This year's board will be elected via affirmation, as there are fewer candidates than open positions
Candidate List
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Tania Bortolotto
Tania Bortolotto, OAA, ARIDO, is the founder and president of her architecture and interior design firm, BORTOLOTTO. Tania is the majority owner of her woman-owned company, and the firm is celebrating 25 years in business. Tania is a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and is a LEED accredited professional. Tania was an inaugural member on Waterfront Toronto’s Design Review Panel for several years. Tania recently served on a TSX-listed public company as an independent member of the Board of Directors of Inscape Corp. for 5 years and chaired its’ Human Resources and Compensation Committee for over 3 years. Tania also recently served on the Board of Directors of the Boulevard Club, a private sports club, and chaired its’ Master Planning Committee. Tania is currently pursuing her ICD.D through the Institute of Corporate Directors - Rotman Directors Education Program.With experience as an independent director of several boards and as a business owner for the past 25 years, Tania brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, operations, corporate governance, human resources, marketing, and business development to the VegTO board. Her extensive background positions her as a valuable contributor to strategic decision-making and organizational growth. As a passionate vegan, Tania is deeply committed to promoting compassion and sustainability in alignment with the mission of creating a kinder world. Her personal values align seamlessly with the goals of a vegan organization, enabling her to authentically represent and advocate for its mission. Her ability to blend professional expertise with a personal commitment to vegan principles makes her a strong advocate for the organization’s goals and a dynamic contributor to its leadership.
Kristy Sadler
Kristy is a passionate advocate for plant-based eating, having adopted a plant-based diet after participating in Veganuary in 2021. This passion turned into a business, Zestyplan (www.zestyplan.com), which she founded in 2022 to help people make climate-smart decisions about their food by including more whole food, plant-based meals. With food systems making up more than 30% of global emissions, plant-based eating offers one of the most significant ways individuals can combat climate change. Kristy’s previous professional experience was in the tech sector where she led go-to-market teams for over 15 years.
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Christina Sheridan
Christina fully embodies VegTO’s mission to inspire a healthier, more sustainable, and compassionate lifestyle through plant-based choices. Her journey began with a strong commitment to animal welfare through protests and petitions, culminating in a profound awakening at a VegTO event, where she first confronted the harsh realities of factory farming. At this event, Christina received VegTO’s vegan starter kit and the support of its compassionate community, inspiring her to embrace veganism that very day. Now, 20 years later, she celebrates her vegan journey and credits VegTO for laying the foundation for her transformation. Christina’s dedication to VegTO has been steadfast. She contributes as a donor, annual member, and volunteer, including her recent role at this year’s VegTO Food Fest. Her efforts actively support VegTO’s initiatives to create a more equitable world for animals, people, and the planet by promoting plant-based living.With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York University and extensive experience in public health, Christina brings valuable expertise in community outreach and education, skills that directly align with VegTO’s efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Her nursing background enhances her ability to advocate for the health benefits of veganism while supporting VegTO’s commitment to compassion and sustainability. Christina’s advocacy extends across multiple channels, reflecting her deep commitment to creating a kinder world. She has cared for wildlife as a volunteer with the TorontoWildlife Centre, fostered cats for the Etobicoke Humane Society, fundraised for WWF through CN Tower climbs, organized events and fundraisers for local farm sanctuaries, and she's become a regular volunteer with the Veggie Food Bank. She also actively supports her sister’s vegan business, working at many vegan markets and is a proud member of the Animal Justice Academy. Christina’s unwavering dedication, proven track record of advocacy, and alignment with VegTO’s mission make her an exceptional candidate for the volunteer board. Her passion and expertise will drive VegTO’s vision forward, empowering more people to adopt compassionate, sustainable, and healthy plant-based lifestyles. Choose Christina to help VegTO in creating a kinder world for animals, people, and the planet.
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Ingrid Viple
I'm Ingrid Viple, originally from France I have been a Toronto resident for over six years and vegan for over a decade. I have a communication degree and have actively promoted a plant-based and sustainable lifestyle over the years. I am happy to join the Vegto board, which supports and facilitates vegetarian and vegan diets for all. By joining this community, I hope to help make this group more dynamic by organizing activities and creating more engagement via posts on social media.
Presentations & Financials
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