Our Organization

Sudhir, an ICD.D & DEP graduate from Rotman - Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), Canada, brings over 30 years of senior management and board experience in mid to large-sized enterprises. With a focus on international business development, he has played key roles in strategic planning and talent management, driving organizational sustainability and value creation. As Chair at TEC Canada, Sudhir formed advisory boards for CEOs, making meaningful contributions to their development. Transitioning to the Not-For-Profit (NFP) sector in 2015/2016, he has been dedicated to enhancing board governance practices, serving on leadership roles with NFP organizations in the GTA. An Executive member of ICD, GTA Chapter, Sudhir leads the NFP Board Chairs Peer Group and serves on the NFP program Committee, delivering governance essentials and best practices. Apart from his board commitments, Sudhir is professionally certified by Canadian Dancesport Federation in Argentine Tango and actively involved in teaching and performing. Sudhir joined the Hesperus Board in May 2020 and currently serves as Board Chair.

Jayson is an accountant with a CA, CPA designation. He has worked in public accounting for over 10 years and is currently a partner at a regional firm. His client focus is assurance for not-for-profit and for-profit corporations. Jayson is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys exploring the lakes and trails of Ontario. He joined the board in 2021 and is a member of the finance committee. Jayson is currently Vice Chair of the Board and is a member of the Finance Committee.

Michael is currently a principal in a family owned and operated business in the construction industry for over 56 years. Prior to joining the family business Michael worked within the private sector with companies such as AMEX and Walmart, CIBC and RBC. Michael Tedesco is married with two young children, loves to travel and spend as much time as possible with his family. Michael has been a board member since 2009 and has served as Treasurer of the Board since joining. He is also Chair of the Finance Committee.

Dorothy LeBaron lives in downtown Toronto and has 2 children who attended the Waldorf Academy. Dorothy is an entrepreneur who co-owns The Nautical Mind Bookstore, a speciality business established in 1985 on Toronto’s waterfront selling marine books and nautical charts to the public as well as to the professional marine industry. In her mid-40’s, Dorothy completed both a 3-year part-time Biography training program, and a program in therapeutic art through Arscura in Thornhill. She has taught and facilitated workshops using biography and art for Arscura, Rudolf Steiner College, in Waldorf schools and other organizations. Dorothy served on the Board of the Anthroposophical Society in Canada from 2012 to 2019. In June 2021 Dorothy joined the Hesperus Board where her roles include Board Secretary and Co-Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. She is excited to be part of this organization with its in depth understanding and practice of modelling a unique approach to elderhood and community living.

Vibeke Ball is an active Hesperus volunteer. In the past she has worked in biography and art therapy through her training at Arscura School for Living Art. As an adult educator she has had affiliations with Hospice in Florida and Hospice King-Aurora, working with the elderly, cancer patients and children in bereavement. Vibeke has a background in public relations and event planning in the hotel industry and since having a family, she engaged with fundraising and event planning through volunteering on behalf of various schools including the Toronto Waldorf School (TWS). Vibeke volunteers at Hesperus because she has an interest in the ongoing development and biography of the human being which includes spirituality, relationships, and community development. Having been involved with the campus since 1996 when her daughter attended TWS, volunteering there and at the Rudolf Steiner Centre (RSC), Vibeke feels strongly connected to the whole community. With age, volunteering at Hesperus was a natural next step… Vibeke is currently Co-Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. and has been a member of the Board since 2007.

Catherine Daugherty brings extensive anthroposophical experience to the Hesperus Village board, having worked in four Waldorf schools in Canada, served on the board for the Rudolf Steiner College Canada for seven years, and completed the Waldorf Collaborative Leadership Program. Catherine's diverse areas of professional responsibility have included overseeing the day-to-day operations of small independent schools, with a focus on revenue generation, marketing and outreach, finance, human resources, and legal and governance matters. Her deep passion lies in bringing to life the inspiring visions of the organizations she supports, particularly during the critical transition from founder-led and pioneering stages to the next phase, often guided by a new generation of dedicated individuals. Catherine has been an active member of the Hesperus Village board since 2020. She contributes her expertise to both the Resource Development Committee and the Nominations and Governance Committee. Catherine holds an MA in Leadership Studies from the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph.

Adrian joined the board in 2021 and is excited to contribute to Hesperus' mission of fostering an independent lifestyle and a rich quality of life for its residents. Adrian is a legal professional in the financial services industry and works for the Ontario Securities Commission. He was previously a volunteer director with the Broadview-Danforth Business Improvement Area (BIA). Adrian is a grade 8 graduate of the Toronto Waldorf School. He is currently a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

Jeanny is familiar with Hesperus operations as she did consulting work with Hesperus over 10 years ago, and then subsequently joined the Finance Committee for a number of years.  Jeanny is very excited to come back to contribute to this community. Jeanny is an accountant with CMA, CPA designation.  She has been working in the health care sector for over 20 years. Her experiences include working with the Central Community Care Access Centre and Several other organizations in the Community Service Sector.  Currently Jeanny is the Deputy Chief Financial Officer with Oak Valley Health/Markham Stouffville Hospital overseeing Finance, Risk Management, Patient Registration and the Scheduling team.  She previously volunteered as a board director with Rose of Sharon.  Jeanny is married with two boys and loves to spend time with the family.  She is a loyal Maple Leaf and Blue Jays fan.

Krystal is the newest member to our board. She is a seasoned leader in the charitable sector and a self-taught housing innovator speaking at the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) 2024 National Housing Conference, raised millions of dollars for deserving charities. Recognized as one of Canada’s Young Impact Leaders by Future of Good, she collaborates University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, institutes and private corporations to spearhead empathetic human-centric housing solutions. With experience advocating for vulnerable populations in mental health, gender-based violence, people with disabilities, and single-parent families - she champions long-term affordable housing. Shaped by her United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 2018 + 2023 delegate roles and UN Summit speeches, Krystal now focuses on equitable housing opportunities for all Canadians. As the Founder of Rental Rescue, she pioneers a turn-key, collaborative financial model empowering nonprofits to compete at market speed for building acquisition, preserving affordability, and housing security for vulnerable communities - buying their first multi-family building in June 2024.

Pina Corigliano has served as the Executive Director of Hesperus Village since 2010. Anthroposophical organizations have been an important part of her life for many years, starting with her son’s early schooling at the Toronto Waldorf School (TWS). Through this initial connection, Pina became familiar with Hesperus Village, and was taken with its authenticity and strong sense of community. Pina began volunteering with Hesperus Village in 2007 and has continued to deepen her connection with its community ever since. Before joining Hesperus Village, Pina worked in corporate environments for over 12 years, holding positions with major Canadian companies including Wood Gundy, Abitibi Price and Bombardier. She has an Honors BA in English and Psychology from Queen’s University, as well as an MBA from Schulich School of Business. Pina continues to be inspired by the commitment of Hesperus Village’s staff, board and residents to work together to achieve the organization’s goals. She is honoured to play a part in the growth and transformation of Hesperus Village that will serve current and future residents alike.