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
Partner, MJF & Associates Marketing Communications

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

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