Meet our Board of Directors

Kevin Both graduated in 2010 from York University with a degree in Urban Sociology. For three years he worked weekends as the face of TFPO, and education school groups about the site's unique history. Kevin continues to be very passionate about Toronto's origins and leads walking tours through many of the city's neighborhoods. Kevin's position on the Board comes out of his desire to contribute to the protection of Toronto's built heritage, and to booster the City and its image every chance he can.

John Jones joins us as a graduate from the University of Toronto with a major in History. He is passionate about the development of Toronto, particularly in the City's policies directives. John is a multi-location Operations Manager and Charity Coordinator for The Beer Store, from which he has earned experience in operational fundamentals, employment standards, and fundraising. John is currently pursing a postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management.

Justin Abraham is a graduate of Queen's University and holds an MBA from Kellogg-Schulich. He grew up in Victoria, BC where he developed a love for the Vancouver Canucks and alpine skiing. In 2015, he moved to Toronto and was immediately impressed by the City's rich cultural heritage and history. Justin is passionate about Toronto and dedicated to using his skills and knowledge to help the City thrive. He has a professional background in data and analytics, which he believes is essential for driving insight driven decision making within organizations. Justin is particularly excited to contribute to the Board, where can leverage his expertise to help make informed decisions that will benefit the Town of York Historical Society & Toronto's First Post Office.

Danielle Jewinski is committed to building community through history, education, and public programming. She has spent 11 years creating engaging programming and events at local museum and non profits, as well as fundraising and seeking sponsorship opportunities. She is currently an Information and Education Officer at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and a Historic Interpreter at Mackenzie House.

Steph Hachey has over 10 years of experience in the GLAM sector. She currently works at the Toronto Holocaust Museum, where she manages the museum’s artifact collection, operations, and over 90 volunteers. At the THM, Steph is a key member of the curatorial team - curating permanent and temporary exhibits and managing the installation of artifacts. She has previously worked in museums, art galleries, and archives in Ontario and Scotland, including the Canadian Museum of Nature and Culzean Castle and Country Park. She obtained her Honours BA in Art History from the University of Ottawa and holds an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow, where she specialized in preventive conservation, collecting, and display.

Dave Kalinowsky joins the Board with a background in Business Administration and Commercial Real Estate. After graduating from the Richard Ivy School of Business in 2012, Dave became a licensed Realtor with experience in leasing, municipal zoning & development, and public policy - particularly as it relates to seniors housing. In his spare time, Dave is an active volunteer with the Ontario Chapter of Junior Achievement and the Peel Children's Aid Society.

Alex Morgan comes to us with over 12 years of experience in financial services in both public and private firms. Alex is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute, a Chartered Investment Manager, and an accredited Personal Financial Planner. Alex is also currently involved in the Ontario Chapter of Junior Achievement, where he volunteers as Educator-for-a-Day, introducing basic finance and money management to Grades 6 through 8 across the GTA.

Karen Raittinen is a Museum Program Officer at Spadina Museum has over 14 years experience in the museum filed, having worked at and volunteered in a number of Toronto museums. Karen's first career was in the field of ESL where she worked in Toronto, Poland, and Mexico. She completed an Honours Degree in French and Bachelor of Education in TESL at Brock University, a Certificate in Volunteer Management at Humber College, and the OMA Certificate in Museum Studies. Karen is also passionate about volunteering and is excited to be a part of Toronto's First Post Office. In her free time, Karen enjoys reading, visiting museums and travelling.

Annie Smith is a senior marketing communications professional, with extensive experience helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals and bottom lines by developing and executing strategic market campaigns. In her current role as Director of Marketing and Communications at the Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBVI), Annie oversees CBVI's public facing efforts to promote its commitment to professional excellence by establishing the highest standards of business evaluation practice and education to elevate the stature of CBVI's designation and the profession globally.

Andrew Unsworth is a leader in business turnarounds, technology startups, real estate, and finance. His expertise spans management consulting, business development, and financial analysis. Andrew's entrepreneurial background includes founding technology startups, leading organization restructuring, and launching successful products. He holds BA's in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Western, and is a licensed real estate broker in Ontario, blending analytical acumen with strategic foresight to drive significant business improvements.