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Appointee Biographies

Grandview School Authority

MICHAEL BARRETT

Michael Barrett is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Bachelor of Arts - HONS), the University of Western Ontario (B.Ed), and the Rotman School of Business (CHRP and IC.D.). Recently retired as President & Chief Executive Officer of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited, and as a Trustee for the City of Oshawa (19 years) serving as Chair and as President of the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) for four years, he has been involved in both the public and charitable sector in multiple roles and serving on multiple committees. A recognized Governance "geek" he has helped to develop, co-author, and train many public and private organizations on Board Governance, Chairmanship, Leadership, and the Role of a Board Member. Michael recently finished Chairing the Dairy Processors Association of Canada (DPAC) for three years, was Chair of the Co-operative Development Foundation (CDF) and has served on multiple Boards.

ANDREA BELANGER

Andrea Belanger, of Haydon, is a Family Engagement Program Manager of Grandview Children’s Centre. Andrea’s community involvement includes volunteering at the Grandview Children’s Foundation and as an alternate member with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.