Appointee Biographies

ALISON ROGERS

Alison Rogers is former President and CEO of Epic Cruises Inc., prior to which she was a sole practitioner lawyer representing clients in criminal, quasi criminal, and civil litigation. Her community involvement includes serving on the executive board of the Toronto Island Community Association, volunteer with the Algonquin Island Association and the Ward's Island Association. Ms. Rogers is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and she holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from Concordia University.

FRANCES FORD

Frances Ford is an outdoor education specialist for the Toronto District School Board, and a former Captain for Mariposa Cruises. His community involvement includes serving as a volunteer board member with the Toronto Island Canoe Club.

KAR SIVAMOHAN

Kar Sivamohan is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience leading teams in both the private and public sector. Over the course of his career, Kar has held senior positions in large complex organizations in technology, telecommunications, and insurance.

GURPREET PATHEJA

Gurpreet Patheja is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and gardener who loves to spend her free time in her kayak or on her bicycle appreciating the natural beauty of our wonderful Province. Gurpreet was called to the Bar in 2011 and has over a decade of experience operating her own law firm. Gurpreet is a sole practitioner who is passionate about community building and social justice. Gurpreet is fluent in three languages, and has been fortunate enough to travel to many different parts of the world, thus bringing a global perspective to the activities she participates in. Gurpreet is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Bar Association.

KAREN ROTHFELS

Karen Rothfels holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto and is a project manager and scientific associate at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research. Her community involvement includes serving as an executive member of the Toronto Island Community Association.