About Us

Inspiring Leaders. Building Community.

Vision

Inspire leaders and build our local community by providing diverse learning experiences that will contribute to a vibrant, prosperous, community-minded Niagara.

Mission

Leadership Niagara commits to empowering our participants to become advocates for a positive change in our community by encouraging them to engage in service projects, volunteer work, leadership opportunities, and other activities that aid in creating a stronger Niagara.

Our Values

Engagement

Community involvement, that creates an inclusive environment for our partners that builds and strengthens relationships.

Creativity

Embracing innovative and imaginative approaches with passion and desire creates transformative and impactful ideas.

Collaboration

Working together in a respectful and purposeful way to achieve a common goal.

Authenticity

Sincerity and honesty, displayed in a non-judgmental and values-based manner in actions and activities.

Meet The Team

Board of Directors

Nour Hage, Chair
President & CEO, Civiconnect
Sheldon King, IT Admin
Information Technology Professional, Meridian
Valerie Sadler
Associate Executive Director, Organizational Excellence
Jessica Coutinho
Director, Advisor Enablement GTR, RBC
Dan Chalmers
Associate Director, Financial Reporting, Niagara College
Kiara Taylor
HR Manager, AirBus Helicopters
Amanda Nicol-Macdonald
Proposal Writer, Niagara College
Karen Ogidigben
Director, People and Culture, Right to Play
Namrata Mahboobani
Strategy Management, Definity Financial
Dan Fowler
Arterra Wines Canada, Vice President and General Manager of Operations

Program Advisory Committee

Sheldon King, IT Admin
Information Technology Professional, Meridian
Mike Britton
Executive Director, Crime Stoppers of Niagara
Karen Ogidigben
Director, People and Culture, Right to Play
Patrick Segawa
Intensive Case Manager, The Hope Center
Brian DiSimoni
Human Resources Generalist, Riverview Poultry Ltd.
Carrie Price
People and Culture Business Partner, Compugen Inc.
Ola Kusnierz
Educational Standards and Partnerships Supervisor, Autism Ontario