Launched in 2024, the Value Champions Program was created to recognize and celebrate colleagues who embody what it truly means to work with Collaboration, Community, Inclusivity, Innovation, and Integrity. Each nomination reflects the spirit of DeGroote where every team member has the power to make a meaningful impact and inspire those around them.
Collaboration means working together with openness, respect, and shared purpose — valuing diverse perspectives and combining talents to achieve stronger, collective success.
Community is about fostering connection, belonging, and shared responsibility — supporting one another and contributing to a positive, united environment where everyone thrives.
Inclusivity means embracing diversity, ensuring every voice is heard, and creating a respectful environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
Innovation is the pursuit of new ideas and better ways of doing things — encouraging creativity, curiosity, and adaptability to drive progress and continuous improvement.
Integrity is the foundation of honesty, accountability, and ethical behavior — doing what’s right, even when it’s difficult, and building trust through consistent, principled actions.
Meet our dedicated employees who have been nominated as Value Champions over the past two years — individuals who bring our core values to life every day at the DeGroote School of Business.
Angelica Babiera
Arpan Bassi
Brittney Bowen
Sharlee Cranston-Reimer
Jammal Dell
Kerry-Anne Donovan
Kerry Donovan
Angela Fortino
Chris Harrison
Devon Houston
Shawna Johnson
Sandie Kantor
Kaylee MacPherson
Amy Pachai
Sandy Rattana
Shelley Rottenberg
Brooke Russell
Breanne Russell
Penny Schmiedendorf
Chandani Sheth
Brendan Stanley
Erica Wilson
Hania Zahid
Wenjing Zheng
Brenton Barnaby
Jane-Ann Best
Viviane Bomfim
Darren Farmar
Angela Fiorillo
Jacquie Gomes
Majdoulin Hareri
Sarah Hodge
Lori Johnston
Danielle Little
Natalie Maderic
Alexis Maynard
Christine Mcconnell
Karam Noel
Justina Owusu-Mensah
Glen Randall
Brooke Russell
Chandani Sheth
Ryan Shoot
Robert Ste-Croix
Emily Vance
Heather Walton
Elizabeth Blanchard
Viviane Bomfim
Jenn Dunk
Marg Leyland
Darcy Oberding
Amy Pachai
Karina Almeida
Simone Branch
Rouxanne Irving
Gabe Jacobs
Nichola Johnson-Young
Sarah King
Maria Leite Rosa
Danielle Little
Christopher Longtin
Kaylee MacPherson
Natalie Maderic
Brent McKnight
Greg Radovan
Caroline Roberts
Breanne Russell
Chandani Sheth
Ryan Shoot
Kate Coleman
Sarah King
Vanessa Lam
Julie Morehouse
Karam Noel
Greg Rombough
Maria Rosa
Ryan Shoot
Erica Wilson
Behrouz Bakhtiari
Arpan Bassi
Wendy Boles
Viviane Bomfim
Kevin Braga
Richard Dam
Jenn Dunk
Jennifer Dunk
Chris Fitchett
Carol Gerritson
Maryam Ghasemaghaei
Leanne Halford
Majdoulin Hareri
Chris Harrison
Abiha Hassan
Sandie Kantor
Meghan Kocon
Neil Kotch
Jared Lenover
Lisa Lorentz
Kaylee MacPherson
Christine McConnell
Darcy Oberding
Vishva Patel
Chhaya Patel
Anthony Reis
Breanne Russell
Ryan Shoot
Olivia Stankovich
Emily Vance
Erica Wilson
Ruhai Wu
Kaitlin Wynia Baluk
Jane-Ann Best
Cynthia Bishop
Kerry Donovan
Jenna Evans
Carol Gerritsen
Jacquie Gomes
Nicole Jessome
Dan Livingston
Chhaya Patel
Bani Rafeh
Elizabeth Blanchard
Viviane Bomfim
Ibrahim Ibrahim
Liz Lauwers
Greg Rombough
Breanne Russell
Elizabeth Adeyinfa
Karina Almeida
Elizabeth Blanchard
Simone Branch
Spencer Early
Sarah Hodge
Darcy Oberding
Vishva Patel
Amy Pichai
Greg Radovan
Amar Sandher
Heather Walton
Jane-Ann Best
Angie Green
Vishva Patel
Aaron Schat
Manish Verma
Inspired by a colleague who embodies the values that are at the heart of DeGroote? Submit your nomination here!
