Who We Are
About Us
The Richmond Hill Mentoring Plus Strategy emanated from a total of 21 strategic actions that are currently underway to support an Age-Friendly Richmond Hill that is inclusive, accessible and a welcoming community where all ages and abilities enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. This initiative is designed to provide volunteering opportunities for age 55+ members of our community to be engaged, encourage civic participation in community life and reduce social isolation.
The Richmond Hill Mentoring Plus Strategy draws upon the knowledge, experience, and skills of the retired and near retired 55+ population to help support individuals and businesses with personal growth, career exploration and economic development through mentoring.
Commitment to Community
Building community engagement at all levels, we recognize that a growing number of seniors/retirees are becoming more engaged within their community and looking for opportunities to give back.
Knowing that our 55+ community members have a vast knowledge-base and in-depth career experience, it is our goal to leverage their expertise to benefit businesses within our community.
Meet Our Leadership Team
David Silverman
Director, Ontario
Aleli Gulak
Associate Director, Ontario
Connect with Us!
Have questions or want to learn more about Mentoring Plus?
Reach out to our program leads directly, or use the form to send us a message.
Mentoring 101
Three Easy Steps
01.
Book a 30-minute one-on-one consultation with a mentor in your community to determine fit.
02.
Define your mentorship journey and growth objectives.
03.
Engage in six one-hour sessions with your mentor over the course of a year. Flexible arrangements to be discussed with your mentor.
Ready to Get Started?
Why Mentoring?
Knowledge is Infinite - Share Yours
Mentors are proud of the lifetime of skills, knowledge and experience they have built. Now, they can strengthen our city, impact the future and enrich their life by helping local businesses grow and prosper.
Everyone has a Valuable Role to Play in Our Community
Retirees are a resource for businesses, organizations and our community. When knowledge, skills and experience of this population are included, we all benefit.
Working Together Makes Us Stronger
Everyone has something to contribute. Everyone has value. Communities are stronger when we all work together.
Meet Our Mentors
Aleli Gulak
Government, Corporate/I&It Business
Amy Hammer
RN, Hospital/Community Care
Andre Mattera
Entrepreneur/Business Owner, Multiple Industries
Anissa Tam
Financial Institutions, Hotel Sales/Marketing
Barry Green
Founder/Owner, Fruit & Vegetable Brokerage Company
David Silverman
Retail/Wholesale, Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry
Deborah Sgro
Publishing Industry
Frank Veltri
Government, WSIB & Disability Management
Gordon Wilson
Financial Services Industry, Toastmasters International
John Bernardo
Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Industrial & Manufacturing Sectors
Mark Yhap
Investment Banking & Commercial Mortgage Lending
Michael Granieri
Electrical Engineer, Sales & Field Services
Monica Olsen
Consultant/Coach, Energy, Arts & Culture, Healthcare
Riccardo Castaldo
Electronics Manufacturing, Hi-Tech Electronics & Aerospace
Steve Stefanidis
Aerospace, Biomedical Electronics & Computer Engineering Fields
Tahereh Mahmoodi
Physics, Academia
Tirchander Kanwar
Mindset Coach