Organizing Committee

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What does the Organizing Committee do?

The Organizing Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who plan the big event each year.

Meet the committee members:

John Peco

John Peco

Associate Dean
George Brown Polytechnic

Peter Widdis, recipient of 2021 Special Recognition Award

Peter Widdis

Co-Chair
George Brown Polytechnic

Mike Fenton, co-chair of the 5 to Watch Organizing Committee

Mike Fenton

Co-Chair
President & CEO
ACG Toronto

Bill Gaskey, member of 5 to Watch Organizing Committee

Bill Gaskey

Co-Chair, Managing Partner,
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Sneha Ananth, member of the 5 to Watch Organizing Committee

Sneha Gayathri

Manager of Partnerships, Industry & Alumni Relations, and Special Projects

Umar Aslam

Umar Aslam

Project Coordinator – Partnerships
George Brown Polytechnic

A photo of Keshia Fortune

Keshia Fortune

Marketing & Events, Coordinator, Student Engagement

Gabriella Goutam

Gabriella Goutam

Development Officer
George Brown College Foundation

Headshot of Deb Lewis, member of 5 to Watch Organizing Committee

Deb Lewis

CEO
City Events

Corrie Moore, member of 5 to Watch Organizing Committee

Corrie Moore

Event Producer

Ana Rita Morais

George Brown Polytechnic

Allan Penning

Allan Penning

Executive Director
George Brown College Foundation

Alexandra Stirling

Alexandra Stirling

George Brown Polytechnic

Daniela Buggea

Event Producer
Power Play Production Group

James King

President
Power Play Production Group

Daniella Orsi

Director of Operations
Power Play Production Group