Paul Doyle
Chair
Paul Doyle
Chair
Paul Doyle is the Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd., where he has been a senior leader for over 25 years. He holds a BA from Western, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, and CFA, CPA, and ICD.D designations.
Paul is a member of the Mayor of Toronto Economic Action Team and is active with the Toronto Industry Network, supporting businesses in Toronto. He is also the founding Chair of the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy and previously served on the Toronto Zoo Board of Management. A dedicated runner, Paul has also coached for the Leaside and North York Knights hockey leagues.
Bill Allen
Vice Chair
Bill Allen
Treasurer
Kyle McLean
Treasurer
Kyle McLean
Director
Kyle McLean is a seasoned financial services executive with over 24 years of experience in strategic and financial management, business development, and governance. Currently serving as Market Vice President at CIBC’s Commercial Banking division, Kyle leads a team managing relationships with Ontario’s public sector and not-for-profit clients, as well as providing oversight and strategic guidance to commercial bankers across Canada.
Throughout his career, Kyle has developed strong expertise in risk management, governance, and stakeholder collaboration, having previously held roles at CIBC, TD, and Scotia Capital.
Passionate about community service and strengthening the not-for-profit sector, Kyle is eager to leverage his professional expertise to support organizations dedicated to meaningful social impact. His deep understanding of financial strategy, governance best practices, and risk assessment uniquely positions him to contribute to the long-term success of mission-driven organizations. Kyle is particularly committed to fostering inclusive, well-governed, and financially sustainable not-for-profits that effectively serve their communities.
Kyle lives in Toronto with his 14-year-old daughter and enjoys fitness in his spare time. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Tennessee. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and innovative problem-solving.
Geoff Burt
Director
Geoff Burt
Director
Geoff Burt is the CEO of the Consecon Foundation, an environment-focused private charitable foundation. He manages the Foundation’s work in alternative proteins, negative carbon emissions, and biodiversity protection. Geoff currently serves on the board of directors of New Harvest Canada and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, and is a strategic advisor to Cellular Agriculture Canada. He previously served on the Government of Ontario’s Protected Areas Working Group.
Prior to joining the Consecon Foundation, Geoff was Executive Director at the Centre for Security Governance, a think tank specializing in global security and conflict issues. He was also a co-founder of a private sector consulting firm whose clients included the US Department of State, the Government of Canada, and many international organizations and NGOs. Geoff received an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, as well as an MA in International Relations from the University of Toronto. He currently lives in Prince Edward County, Ontario with his wife Lauren and daughter Iris.
Marsha Doucette
Director
Marsha Doucette
Director
Marsha Doucette is a nonprofit leader, community builder and storyteller with more than 15 years of experience bringing people together around causes that matter. She currently serves as Chair of the Bata Children’s Program Global Advisory Board, a Director of the Bata Shoe Foundation in Switzerland, and sits on the Advisory Board of LIGHTS. She is also an Executive Producer with a Toronto-based production company. Marsha studied Sciences at Dalhousie University.
A passionate environmentalist, Marsha believes meaningful change starts with the choices we make every day. She helped lead a movement to reduce single-use plastics and co-created a dinner series encouraging friends and peers to explore the environmental impact of food choices and embrace more plant-forward eating.
As a mother of two young boys who absolutely adore the Toronto Zoo, Marsha is excited to help inspire the next generation to care for wildlife and our natural world.
Sandy Hawkins
Director
Sandy Hawkins
Director
Sandy Hawkins is Vice President at RBC Private Banking, Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of progressive leadership experience across multiple business platforms. Known for her collaborative leadership style and ability to cultivate strong networks, she brings a strategic, people-focused approach to every initiative.
A passionate advocate for community health, youth well-being, and environmental sustainability, Sandy has been actively involved in numerous philanthropic fundraising efforts. Her volunteerism has supported causes such as the Scarborough Health Network, United Way Toronto and the annual RBC Race for the Kids in support of Sunnybrook’s Youth Mental Health Initiatives. She is known for inspiring others to contribute their time, resources, and financial support to create lasting impact.
Now serving on the Board of Directors for the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, Sandy is committed to advancing wildlife conservation, protecting endangered species, and promoting environmental stewardship through community engagement and fundraising leadership.
Brittany Misurec
Director
Brittany Misurec
Director
Brittany Misurec is legal counsel for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. She received her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and is a member of the Ontario Bar Association.
Brittany has familial and ancestral ties to Six Nations of the Grand River and has sought to build a practice focused on Indigenous legal matters with an emphasis on building capacity and sustainability within communities.
Brittany served as a Director on the Toronto Zoo Board of Management from 2019 to 2020 and has also served as a board member for the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton and acted as an Aboriginal Youth Advisor for the Pan Am and Para Pan Am Games hosted in Toronto.
Farhad Shariff
Director
Farhad Shariff
Director
Farhad Shariff is a strategy and transformation executive with more than 18 years of experience advising senior leaders and guiding complex business and technology transformation. His work has spanned enterprise strategy, digital transformation, governance, operating-model design, and the development of customer experiences that deepen engagement and build lasting loyalty. He has led strategic customer portfolios, established a customer engagement centre of excellence, and coordinated global technology priorities across more than 50 member firms while at Deloitte Canada. Farhad is recognized for bringing clarity to complex challenges, aligning diverse stakeholders, and translating strategy into disciplined execution.
Farhad holds an MBA from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. His community leadership includes service with the Aga Khan Council for Canada, the Crescent School Alumni Executive, and the John Wanless School Council.
Farhad believes we share a responsibility to leave the world better than we found it and that living in harmony with wildlife is essential to that responsibility. A frequent Toronto Zoo visitor with his family, he values the Zoo as a place where people can deepen their understanding of wildlife and develop a lasting connection to the natural world.
Farhad enjoys exploring new countries, foods, and experiences with his wife and two young sons.
Dolf DeJong
Director
Dolf DeJong
Director
With a passion for protecting nature, an understanding of the challenges the natural world faces, and a spirit of ruthless optimism, Dolf DeJong has enjoyed an incredible career in the conservation, wildlife protection, and education field.
Dolf began as the Chief Executive Officer of your Toronto Zoo in September 2018. His focus revolves around a commitment to raising the Zoo’s community connections to ensure we are working together to deliver on the Zoo’s new Strategic Plan. This plan focuses on making conservation science a priority and reflecting on how we serve our wildlife populations. We will do this by focusing on four areas: Making sure everyone feels a sense of belonging, advocating for wildlife, ensuring we preserve animals for future generations, and creating lasting experiences so that we can continue to ‘scar people in positive ways’.
Dolf received his Masters of Environmental Studies from Wilfred Laurier University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto, and an Honours Bachelor of Science from Brock University.