Andy was born and raised in Parkdale – less than ten minutes away from the LAC head office! – and is son to Korean immigrants. Andy currently resides in West Toronto with his wife and three daughters. He was formerly an executive in commercial real estate and before that a sales director in the consumer goods sector. Andy is a CPA and University of Toronto Commerce graduate. Andy is incredibly honoured and humbled to be leading LAC in helping vulnerable seniors improve their mental and physical health through impactful social programming.

Christina was born and raised in West Toronto’s Earlscourt area. She has been working with seniors for over 18 years and is currently an operations director for a Canadian seniors’ living organization. Christina joined the Board as Director, moved to Treasurer, and is currently enjoying her role as Chair. Christina is completing her Masters in Business Administration from Carleton University. On her days off, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two young daughters, and extended family.

Al was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. He immigrated to Toronto in August 1993. Prior to his retirement Al worked as a licenced mechanic for the TTC for over 23 years. Before his arrival to Canada, Al worked for Caterpillar back home where he learned and mastered the trade of large motors. He currently lives in West Toronto with his adoring wife. Al is the proud father of 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Al has volunteered for the centre for the past 6+ years assisting with our food rescue program and joined the Board in 2018.

Marjorie was born in the middle coast of southern Ecuador in the province of Santo Domingo. She moved to Canada at the age of 14. She completed her secondary school and Community Service Worker Diploma in Toronto. During her years in Toronto, Marjorie worked and volunteered in different areas, including immigration, translation, food banks, after school programs, and senior program coordinator. She most recently worked in Settlement and Housing. Working in the field she studied is her passion, giving life satisfaction to Marjorie. In her free time, Marjorie loves to spend time with her family, going for nature walks, exploring places and life.

Selena immigrated to Canada with her parents from China at the young age of 8. She is a professional with over 20 years of experience in the Public Services sector. Her industry experience includes criminal and administrative law, adjudication, public policy and administration. Selena originally joined the Board in 2018. Having taken a leave of absence to focus on her family, Selena returns to the Board with great enthusiasm. Selena currently lives in Whitby with her husband and four children. Selena is an active volunteer at her Church, as well as with a Christian charity organization in Toronto and teaches English to children of new immigrants in her spare time. Selena enjoys reading, puzzles and has developed a passion for fishing and hiking over the last two years.

Mary immigrated to Canada in 1999 and has dedicated her career to advocating for health, education, and community well-being. She is the Director of Human Resources for a not-for-profit organization and a professor of nutrition at Seneca Polytechnic. As an author and entrepreneur in the nutrition field, Mary is passionate about empowering individuals to make informed health choices.

In addition to her professional work, Mary serves as a Board Member for GAFAA, where she actively contributes to initiatives that support individuals on the autism spectrum. As an autism advocate, she is committed to increasing awareness, education, and resources for families and individuals navigating the challenges of autism. Through her leadership and dedication, Mary continues to drive meaningful change in the communities she serves.

She is excited to join the board of LA Center to assist with initiatives that enhance the well-being of the senior community. With a deep commitment to social impact, Mary continues to use her expertise to support those in need and drive meaningful change.