Raj Chandaria, Chair
A member of Branksome Hall's Board of Governors since 2004, Raj Chandaria has served on the Strategic Planning, Audit and Property Committees and became Chair of the Board in 2010. He is Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Aegis Logistics Ltd. and is the father of a student in Branksome Hall's Middle Division.

Karen Murton, Principal
In 1998, Karen Murton became the Principal of Branksome Hall, serving as both the educational leader and chief executive officer. She brought the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program to the school in 2001, making Branksome the first Toronto girls' school to implement this renowned program.

Geordie Allen
The CEO of design firm Crescent Group and Chairman of Brightdox Software, Geordie Allen joined Branksome's Board of Governors in 2010. He is the father of three Branksome students, all of whom started at the school in Junior Kindergarten, and has been an active Branksome volunteer and supporter.

Wayne Barwise
The father of two Branksome students, Wayne Barwise is Executive Vice President, Development, of The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited. He has been a member of the Board of Governors since 2009 and currently chairs the Property Committee.

Stephen Bebis
The father of a Grade 6 Branksome student, Stephen Bebis is Founder and CEO of Golf Town, the country's largest retail golf chain. He has been a member of the Board of Governors since 2006 and is also a leading activist and supporter of Prostate Cancer research in Canada.

Kathryn BULEYCHUK Champion'82
Alumna Kathryn BULEYCHUK Champion'82 owns and operates the Toronto-based catering firm Kathryn Champion Catering. A member of the Alumnae Executive since 2005, she was appointed President of the Alumnae Association  in 2010, at which time she joined our Board of Governors. In 2010, she received a Branksome Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of more than 10 years of dedicated service to the school.  

John Chippindale
A member of the Board of Governors since 2007, John Chippindale is the Vice Chairman of HKMB Hub International Limited. He is the father of a current Branksome student as well two alumnae.

Jean Cloutier
The newest member of the Branksome Board of Governors, effective September 2011, is Jean Cloutier. Jean is the Vice President, International Operations at Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. He received his bachelor’s degree in actuarial sciences from Laval University and is a fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society as well as a member of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. Jean is the father of two Branksome students.

Dr. Beatrix Dart
At the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Dr. Beatrix Dart is Associate Dean, Executive MBA Programs, Professor of Strategic Management, and Executive Director, Initiative for Women in Business. She has shared her business acumen, experience and passion for learning as a member of the Board since 2008. Her daughter attends Branksome.

Mark Gaskin
The President of Manitou Investment Management, Mark Gaskin has served on Branksome's Board of Governors since 2009. He is the father of two current Branksome students.

Kelly Gray
The mother of a Branksome student, Kelly Gray has 28 years of experience in the financial services industry in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and South Africa. She joined Branksome's Board of Governors in 2006 and is also active in supporting the work of Charity Intelligence, the Canadian Women's Foundation, and the Girl's Fund.

Mary LESSLIE Hallward'74
Alumna Mary LESSLIE Hallward'74 joined the Board of Governors in 2004. A long-time Branksome supporter, she is a founding member of The Branksome Hall Foundation, and she played a leadership role in our Centennial Campaign. She is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Troon North Capital.

Kashka Kril-Atkins
Kashka Kril-Atkins joined the Board of Governors in 2010, when she became President of the Branksome Hall Parents' Association. A Homeopath and Health Strategist, she is the owner of BLUEPRINT Wholistic Health Clinic, which serves as the Internship Clinic for the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine. She is the mother of a Grade 8 Branksome student.

Larry Lowenstein
The father of three Branksome Hall students, Larry Lowenstein is a Senior Partner and a former Chair of the National Litigation Department at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. A member of the Board of Governors since 2009, he has served on the Board's Governance and Audit Committees.

Scot Martin
A Partner with Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc., Scot Martin has served on Branksome's Board of Governors since 2008. He is the father of a current Branksome student and two alumnae.

Devon DOMELLE Parsons'95
A former President of Branksome's Alumnae Association Executive, Devon DOMELLE Parsons'95 has served on the Board of Governors since 2005. She is a Senior Designer at Domain Designs.

Lynn Patterson
Lynn Patterson is the mother of a Branksome graduate. Most recently, she worked as President and Country Head of Bank of America Merrill Lynch Canada. A member of the Board since 2009, she currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Jennifer PRATT Peters'81
A Board member since 2010, alumna Jennifer PRATT Peters'81 is the mother of a Grade 3 Branksome student. She is Vice President and Portfolio Manager with MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc., in Toronto.

Heather Simmons
The mother of two Junior School students and an active volunteer, Heather Simmons is CEO of Vital Alert Communication Inc., a maker of wireless underground communications equipment. She leads major fundraising initiatives at Branksome Hall, St. Michael's Hospital and OCAD University. She joined our Board of Governors in 2010.