Appointee Biographies

HUGO GATSBY

Hugo Gatsby is the cofounder of Stradea, a design thinking lab that focuses on building both accessible corporate cultures and accessible digital solutions. He’s spent time working in and teaching design as well as in both consulting and financial services. Hugo has created a niche area of expertise to develop AODA-compliant digital solutions, and authentic brand identities, and redefine strategic and workplace culture issues within organizations. In addition, Hugo works as a behavioural science specialist for Deloitte Canada.

IRA GREENSPOON

Ira has been a resident of Dundas Ontario since 1984. Ira has been a lawyer since his call to the Bar in 1983, first practicing in Toronto before establishing an office in Hamilton in 2016, with an emphasis in the areas of Real Estate, Business and Employment Law. He has volunteered in community organizations including terms as President of the Beverly Golf & Country Club and the Beth Jacob Synagogue. During his professional career, he has been both in the private practice of law and has also been Corporate Legal Counsel for a national healthcare company.

ROBERT “SCOTT” COLLINGS

Scott Collings retired as a Sergeant from the Hamilton Police Service in 2015 after 35 years of service. Scott has worked as an investigator in the Criminal Investigation Branch, Sex Assault Unit, Intelligence Branch and investigator in the Forensic Services Branch. He received his Bloodstain Pattern Analyst (BPA) Certification in 2006. He has investigated hundreds of crime scenes, homicide and otherwise, from a forensic perspective. Scott has instructed at the Ontario Police College and Canadian Police College with reference to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, has provided expert testimony with reference to BPA numerous times, and has been published three times. He conducted the Scenes of Crime Officer training for the Hamilton Police Service for 12 years. In 2010 he went to Haiti as part of a Disaster Victim Identification Team to identify and repatriate Canadian remains. Scott was employed in private industry teaching photography and has consulted for BPA court matters.

DAVID MARCH

David March is a writer and historian. Born in Hamilton he grew up split between the city and Ottawa. A long-term resident, he is a member of the National Security Decision Making Game group, past president of the Military Interests games society, and served on several boards of directors for various groups. He spent 20 years working logistics for various grocery companies. He has over two dozen articles published in history magazines for Decision Games and Against the Odds. He has 4 game designs to his credit, including the Battle of the Scheldt and Vimy Ridge.

SAMIDHA SINGHAL

Samidha Singhal, of Hamilton, is a Standardized Patient at McMaster University and a former Resource Mobilization Advisor at World University Service of Canada. Her community involvement includes serving as a board member for the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton.

ROBERT D'AMICO

Robert D'Amico, of Hamilton, is a Firefighter Captain at the Fire Department for the City of Hamilton. His community involvement includes serving as the President of the Hamilton Professional Firefighters Association.

MEL ATHULATHMUDALI

Mel Athulathmudali works for an airline and is also a cook with her own catering company. She is a former Montessori teacher. Mel grew up in Greensville, spent several years away, and returned to the community about ten years ago. Upon returning, she sought opportunities to contribute locally, leading her to apply for membership on the Hamilton Police Services Board as well as the Board of Routes Youth Centre in Dundas. Mel frequently donates her cooking services to support fundraising efforts for a variety of community organizations. She has a strong interest in the ongoing evolution of the community and the factors that shape these changes. Mel believes deeply in the impact of organizations such as the Trillium Fund and the role they play in fostering grassroots improvement and growth. She is committed to ensuring that these organizations continue to thrive through service, dedication, and community engagement.

NATHAN SCHEEWE

Nathan Scheewe, of Stoney Creek, is a Senior Consultant at Capital Hill Group. He is also a former Manager of Government Relations at the Alectra Utilities Corporation and a former Senior Program Advisor for the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.

LOREN LIEBERMAN

Loren is a resident of Dundas, Ontario. He is a proud father and Grandfather. Loren has had a dynamic and influential career in the Performing Arts as a Producer, Director, Tour Manager, Performer and Playwright. Loren has been a familiar face/voice in Canadian media for decades, with countless appearances on radio and television.

JENNIFER MAZZAROLO

Jennifer is a maverick. After obtaining her CA and spending several years in public accounting with a Big 4 CA firm, Jennifer took a risk and made the leap to industry. There she spent several years working in various roles for large, multinational Tier 1 Consumer Packaged Goods companies. When the opportunity came to make an industry change to Pharmaceuticals, she took the risk. She spent several years in a large, industry-leading multinational organization, lived through a global merger and then made a bold move to a smaller, entrepreneurial Biotech where she was Director of Finance and Business Controller. Jennifer, by now, had developed her technical and interpersonal skills, and worked alongside tremendous people, but it was time to explore a new industry completely, Recruitment. Taking the biggest risk of her career, she was able to leverage her vast business network and harness her natural talent at building strong personal relationships to become a top performer in the industry. Relying on her credentials, her emotional intelligence and customer service orientation, the risk paid off. Jennifer's performance and drive led her to become a Partner in an industry-leading GTA Accounting and Finance Recruitment firm she helped form and build, but her purpose has driven her to create Maverick Consulting Group. Jennifer became a Fellow CPA in November 2025; the highest honour bestowed on a CPA by the profession and her peers. Jennifer is currently on the Board of Comfort Bears Ontario and volunteers as Community Lead for "Build Canada"; a growth initiative by engaged citizens. Jennifer routinely volunteers her time to support CPA Ontario and is President of the Hamilton CPA Ontario Association and a past member of the Board of Directors of Hamilton Golf and Country Club as Finance Chair. Jennifer has been a CPA Mentor and past Chair of the Marshal Volunteer Committee for the RBC Canadian Open. Jennifer has a keen sense of humour, and a positive, direct operating style; both have shaped her as a maverick. Jennifer is passionate about people and leadership. Jennifer is currently a Volunteer Board member of Comfort Bears Ontario, a charity whose purpose is to ease the stress and anxiety of children experiencing terminal illness or trauma. They partner with local hospitals, first responders and community service groups who gift the bears to children in need in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas as well as Niagara Region.