Board of Directors
November 1, 2005 - October 31, 2007
President
Ryan Mitchell (IBU 99, HRM 00)
ryan.mitchell@senecaalumni.ca
Ryan Mitchell continued his education after Seneca, by completing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
at the Bishop's University. Now with CIBC Imperial Service, he is working as a Financial Advisor. Ryan also
served in the NATO Canadian peacekeeping forces in Bosnia - Herzegovina in 2004 and is still
an active member of the Reserves. At Seneca, Ryan held various student leadership and government positions
including President of the Student Council, while involved in V arsity Rugby and community
events.
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Vice President
Paul Slogget (MAD 72)
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Director
Sina S. Amiri (MKAC 06)
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Director
Ash Nagre (MKT 02)
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Director
Ryan Rampaul (BAD 99)
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Sandy Naiman (ACM 71)
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Director
Kevin Voll (ADT 93)
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Director
Denise Ropp (RN' 87, COHN(c) )
denise.ropp@senecaalumni.ca
Since graduating in 1987 Denise has had an impressive career. From Clinical Nursing, Adult Educator to
specialization as an Occupational Health, Safety and Rehabilitation Professional. Today she is self-employed
concentrating on Health and Safety working with clients such as Mt. Sinai Hospital , Quaker Oats Canada, Boeing
Canada and WMC Occupational Health Services.
With her business in good stead, she now has time to invest in Seneca College Alumni in addition to her volunteer
activities in her professional associations.
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Immediate Past President
Sergio Carbone (CVL 87)
sergio.carbone@senecaalumni.ca
Sergio graduated from the Civil Engineering Technology program in 1987 and subsequently completed an
honours Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences at Brock University. He is a member of the Geological
Association of Canada, and received his CET designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering
Technicians & Technologists. Since graduation, Sergio has been with several companies in management
positions involving engineering, environmental and legal issues. He is also a part-time teacher at
Seneca in the Department of Civil Engineering. He has served as vice-chair of the Hamilton Chapter of
OACETT and is currently the VP of Alumni here at Seneca. And, Sergio is not the only Senecan in the family.
His sister Silvana is a successful 1992 Fashion Arts graduate.
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Honourary Director
Desmond Duke (MET 92)
desmond.duke@senecaalumni.ca
Desmond graduated in 1992 from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. He was a member of the Men's
Varsity soccer Team and the Newnham Student Federation (SFC), served as SFC president and student representative
on the Seneca College Board of Governors, and was the 1992 recipient of the Seneca Cup.
Desmond is completing his second term on the Alumni Board, prior to becoming president as senior
vice-president for three years. In "real life," he is building operations supervisor for Angus Consulting
Management Limited, with responsibility for IBM Canada headquarters at 3600 Steeles Avenue East in Markham.
Despite a demanding career and his Alumni duties, Desmond still finds time to work a weekly shift in the
Continuing Education office at the Newnham Campus.
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College Representative
Shirlene Courtis BA, CFRE
shirlene.courtis@senecac.on.ca
Ms. Courtis, Vice-President - Resource Development, is a seasoned fund development executive with more
than 20 years of experience, holds a BA from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Fund Raising
Executive.
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