Clifford Gomes, MBA

Clifford Gomes, is a professional with experience spanning manufacturing, retail, and operations, and is actively pursuing additional development in supply chain and procurement. His work reflects a strong interest in the intersection of economic systems and community well-being, particularly in the context of food security. He has publicly highlighted the critical role food banks play in addressing social disparities and supporting resilient communities.

Clifford also engages with community-focused initiatives, including amplifying collaborations between Feed Scarborough and the University of Toronto Scarborough Feeding City Lab, which work together to dismantle systemic barriers to food access. He continues to expand his professional expertise while contributing thought leadership on economic resilience, operational excellence, and social impact.

Tina is passionate about a number of causes, one being food insecurity within her community of Scarborough. The impacts food insecurity is having on the lives of many across Toronto, nationally and globally post the pandemic must be addressed.

Tina believes in the theory of the, "The Power of One." whereby a person's actions can actually change the lives of many." It is for this reason, Tina strongly supports the principles of volunteerism and encourages all to give what they can in time, skill or other act of service in order to make the world a better place. Tina believes we all have something to give regardless of your station in life. 

Tina brings with her 25+ years of experience working within the public sector with skill sets ranging from communications, marketing, community engagement, leadership and development, training, labour relations and Information Access and Privacy and non-profit and volunteer sector management. 

Rinkee Ahmad is an accomplished entrepreneur and community advocate with a strong record of leadership across multiple industries. She is the founder of Maple Global Consulting Ltd., established in 2018, where she leads strategic initiatives that support diverse business growth and community-focused development. Maple Global Consulting is recognized as a WBE Canada Certified Diversity Supplier, reflecting Rinkee’s commitment to equity and inclusion in business.

Before launching Maple Global, Rinkee successfully built and operated Skymark Travel Inc. beginning in 2012. Her entrepreneurial excellence was recognized early in her career when she received the 'Best Woman Entrepreneur' Award from the Scarborough Rotarian Club in 2012.

Deeply invested in community betterment, Rinkee has been an active board member of the Crossroads of the Danforth BIA since 2018, contributing to local economic development and neighborhood revitalization. Since 2023, she has also served as a dedicated board member for Feed Scarborough, supporting vital food security initiatives across the region.

Forward-thinking, community-minded, and driven by purpose, Rinkee continues to champion initiatives that uplift and empower the Toronto community.

Viresh Mathur is a distinguished professional in the financial services industry. He provides expert advice to individual and corporate clients on retirement planning, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness coverage, partnership insurance, group benefits, and healthcare benefits. He holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of New Brunswick.

Beyond his career, Viresh is a dedicated community advocate. Overcoming racism challenges in the 1970s, he engaged politically, now mentors newcomers facing similar issues, and co-founded the Mosaic South Asian Festival in Mississauga to celebrate South Asian arts, culture, music, and Canadian heritage, promoting it through media as a mainstream event.

He has served on numerous boards and committees, including the South Asian Advisory Board of United Way (as Director and Media Liaison, raising funds and awareness), Scarborough Youth Justice Committee (assigning sanctions to young offenders), and Malvern Family Resource Centre. Currently, he is Treasurer and former Picnic Chair of the Community Policing Liaison Committee - 42 Division, earning a Toronto Police Services recognition award for community safety leadership, and has twice served as President of the Rotary Club of Scarborough Bluffs, advancing service, ethics, and international goodwill.

Adriana Yunes Caporossi built a successful career in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years, specializing in event coordination, culinary management, and customer service. In 2020, she transitioned into Newcomer Settlement, bringing her leadership, organizational, and communication skills to the nonprofit sector.

Since then, she has been deeply involved in community development, advocacy, and social inclusion, working closely with diverse groups to create meaningful programs and initiatives. Passionate about equity, food security, and community engagement, Adriana is committed to building accessible and inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

Her expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and program development allows her to contribute effectively to initiatives that support underserved populations. As a dedicated advocate for social impact, she continuously seeks ways to foster stronger, more resilient communities.