Board of Directors

The Furniture Bank Board of Directors is composed of a diverse group of professionals with extensive experience in sustainability, ESG, business, finance, legal policy, and ecommerce. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge and skills in areas such as accounting, R&D tax incentives, business strategy, sustainability reporting, and community volunteerism. They are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and are dedicated to scaling Furniture Bank’s impact across Canada. With this dynamic group at the helm, Furniture Bank is poised to continue its mission of providing furniture and home goods to those in need and creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Bob Waterworth

Chairman

Guiding R&D Innovation and Nonprofit Sector Expertise

Bob Waterworth is a Partner at KPMG within the R&D Tax Incentives practice, where he leads a diverse team of over 25 professionals including engineers, scientists, accountants, and tax specialists. Bob’s deep involvement in the nonprofit sector includes contributions to organizations such as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the United Way Financial Literacy Pilot Program, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to social impact and community service.

Tracy Lucato

Treasurer

Financial Expertise with a Commitment to Nonprofit Excellence

Tracy Lucato, CPA, brings over 30 years of experience from Deloitte LLP, where she provided audit and advisory services across various industries including retail, life sciences, transportation, and manufacturing. In the nonprofit realm, she has served as Vice-President and Treasurer of the Board of Directors at the Jean Tweed Centre and has been actively involved with the United Way. Tracy’s extensive financial expertise supports her role in guiding fiscal management and strategy.

Brenna Daloise, CPA, CA

Assurance Partner at EY Canada

Brenna Daloise is an Assurance Partner at EY Canada with a strong background in finance, particularly within the mining sector. She brings extensive experience in financial reporting (IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE) and guiding companies through major transactions. Brenna is also a passionate supporter of entrepreneurship, co-leading EY’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women program in Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant1 (CPA, CA) in British Columbia. Her financial expertise and commitment to empowering others make her a valuable voice.

Alison Joutsi

Sustainability and ESG Strategist with Diverse Expertise

Alison Joutsi is a recognized leader in sustainability and ESG, holding an LL.B from the University of London and an MBA, with ongoing studies in an ESG postgraduate diploma at the University of Toronto. Her career encompasses roles that blend legal, business, and strategic communication perspectives, enhancing her capacity to advise on sustainability strategies and reporting. Alison’s contributions to publications like Bay Street Bull and Toronto Guardian, along with her involvement in profiling Canadian women entrepreneurs and local business figures, underscore her influence and commitment to sustainable practices.

Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D.

Leading Researcher in Waste Management and Policy

Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D., is a co-investigator of the “Waste Wiki” project at York University, focused on waste management research and policy in Canada. His academic credentials include a Ph.D from a joint program between the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, along with degrees in economics and environmental economics from York University. Calvin has authored numerous academic articles and reports, making significant contributions to national discussions on recycling and waste management, regularly featured in media outlets like CBC, Politico, and Huffington Post.

Interested in joining our board?

Being a Board Member of Furniture Bank is an incredibly rewarding experience, as you get to witness and create the strategy for eradicating furniture poverty, and having a direct impact on people’s lives every day. As a Board Member, you will focus on governance, strategic plans, and strategic opportunities as Furniture Bank scales and partners its way to solving furniture poverty across Canada.