Leadership
Marc Coletti
Chair
Mr. Coletti is currently working as a Controller with PUC Services Inc.
He is a CPA with over 17 years of accounting and finance experience and has extensive knowledge in all areas of accounting including budgets, audits and payroll.
In the past, Mr. Colletti was also the Treasurer of Sault Major Hockey Association.
Pina Pacione
1st Vice Chair
Ms. Pacione is a Manager, Regulatory & Customer Affairs at PUC Services Inc.
Her skill sets are in Accounting, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Treasury and Audits.
She has also previously been a board member of the Sault Ste. Marie Certified General Accounting Board
Nadia Zanatta
2nd Vice Chair
Ms. Zanatta is currently the Vice-Principal for Our Lady of Lourdes in SSM with the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board. She was born and raised in SSM – taught in Wawa and Blind River and began as a Vice Principal in Elliot Lake before returning to SSM.
She has a Master of Education in Educational Administration graduate from Yorkville University in June of 2024 and the recipient of the Ontario Catholic School Trustee Associations Student Alumni Award in May of 2021. She also has experience as a Board member of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie – 2013-2015.
Matthew Nogalo
Secretary
Mr. Nogalo is currently the Superintendent, Slabcaster Operations at Algoma Steel.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development, he has gained a strong understanding of development by participating in several revitalization projects and initiatives, social methods and social economic studies. He is also an Executive Committee member for the Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament, which focuses on raising money to bring doctors to Sault Ste. Marie.
Mike Torresan
Director
Mr. Torresan is a current Manager, Information Security/Chief Privacy Officer with PUC Services
He is an experienced cyber security and privacy professional with expertise in strategic leadership and technology. Mike seeks to assist with ensuring CAS Algoma data is protected and to provide direction on strategic initiatives and risk management. He also has past experience as a Sault Pee Wee Hockey League Board of Directors, and he is a current member of the Utilities Standards Forum of Ontario IT Advisory Board.
Shannon McGillivray
Director
Shannon is currently working at Nogdawindamin where she started as a Child Welfare Worker providing ongoing support to children and families that were members of Garen River First Nations. For five years she was the In Home Child and Youth Manager for Nogdawindamin’s Children’s Residences and staff model homes. She is a member of the Hope Alliance committee which provides education and awareness to the community on the issues of Human Trafficking in our City.
Shannon has close to 30 years’ experience working with clients with complex needs and 18 years of managerial experience in the social services sector.
Shannon is committed to supporting change for people and believes strongly that with the right supports and a strong connection to family, community or culture; everyone is capable of positive change.
Rose Cameron
Indigenous Representative
Ms. Cameron has been a member of our Board of Directors since 2011 and is an Assistant Professor at Algoma University.
Ms. Cameron has an interest in further understanding the child welfare system in Ontario. Her PhD dissertation is directly related to child welfare and how it impacts First Nations people and their families. Her perspective as a First Nation woman and a survivor of the residential school system has provided the Board with a great deal of insight and understanding into how First Nations communities respond to protect their children.
Riley Desjardins
Director
Ms. Desjardins works as a Financial Supervisor for the Algoma District School board. She is an active member of CPA Ontario, with 6+ years of financial experience. Prior to working for the school board, she worked for KPMG as a staff accountant and assisted with several non-profits within the Algoma District.
Ms. Desjardins joined the board to give back to the community and support children, youth and families with long-term strategic planning.
Stephanie Luciani
Director
Ms. Luciani is the Director of Corporate Services at Algoma Public Health and brings a strong background in Human Resources, organizational change, employee and labour relations, and workplace investigations. She holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Human Resources. Stephanie is committed to contributing her professional experience, people-focused perspective, and passions for strong community organizations to support the governance of the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma and its work with children, youth and families.
Board of Directors
ABOUT US
The operation of the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is overseen by the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS), and its operating budget comes from the provincial government. The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which is formed by a diverse group of community members who meet on a regular basis. The Board’s primary responsibility is to provide governance for the Society and to ensure accountability to the province and to the community.
The Board consists of up to eleven (11) elected members, two (2) appointed representatives of indigenous people, and any other appointed representatives required by the Child and Family Services Act. Each member is elected for a three-year term.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a volunteer who can support the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Society, are interested in advocating for the needs of children, and are committed to assisting the Society in its efforts to provide quality services for the children and families in the Algoma district. You are over the age of 18 and can commit to a three-year term.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are committed to recruiting a Board that is representative of the population we serve. We have identified the need for Board Members who fit one or more of the following: LGBTQ2S+, newcomer, persons with lived experience, persons from a marginalized group, persons who are First Nations, Inuit, or Metis, Black Canadian, Francophone, Asian or Muslim. We are also committed to creating an accessible environment for all. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors represents all stakeholders of the Society in governing the organization to achieve excellence in all children, youth and family services offered. They work as a collective to achieve the Society’s Vision, Mission, strategic directions, and annual outcomes, while ensuring the Society operates consistent with all statutory and regulatory requirements and Board Policies. Board Members are expected to attend regular meetings and serve on committees.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our Board, please contact our office at sdelbosco@algomacas.org
Senior Management
Krista Budau
Executive Director
Jane Parniak
Director of Services
Peter Niro
Human Resources Manager
Peter is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in the Public Sector. He has dedicated his career to practicing a contemporary approach to Human Resources/People and Culture administration.
He holds a B.A in Psychology along with a Business Diploma from Wilfrid Laurier University. In addition, he holds a Human Resources Certificate from Sault College.
Dawn Dubois
Lead Counsel