CIBPA Industry Night: The Next Generation Takes the Lead
CIBPA Toronto celebrated an exciting milestone with the inaugural CIBPA Industry Night, proudly led by our Youth Advisory Committee.
This student-led initiative brought together emerging professionals and experienced industry leaders from across our community, creating an opportunity to learn, connect, and build relationships that can provide mentorship and guidance as our youth members navigate their professional journeys.
More importantly, the CIBPA Industry Night reflected CIBPA Toronto's commitment to investing in the next generation. In addition to recognizing the accomplishments of the professionals who have helped shape our community, CIBPA is committed to creating opportunities for young people to expand their professional networks, learn from established leaders, and take an active role in the future of our organization and community. We extend our sincere appreciation to the industry leaders who generously shared their time, experience, and advice with our emerging professionals:
- Michael Binetti — Managing Partner, Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
- Pinella Buongiorno — Family Physician, Platinum Medical Clinic
- Tony Ciciretto — Partner, Deloitte
- Tony Cocuzzo — Partner, Deloitte
- Michael Consales — Senior Project Manager, TD Bank
- Michelle Cooper — MPP, Eglinton–Lawrence
- Ciro DeCiantis — Retired Partner & Toronto Real Estate Industry Leader, Deloitte
- Frances Furgiuele — Regional Sales Manager, Canada & Latin America, Mizuho OSI
- Dr. Anna Garito — Principal & Board Leadership Specialist, York Catholic District School Board
- Vince Gasparro — MP, Eglinton–Lawrence
- Dr. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano — Provost & Vice President, Academic, TMU
- Sabrina Marrelli — President, CIBPA Toronto
- Selena Paglia — Co-Founder, CEO & Lead Nurse, Opulife Home Care
- Ben Hutton — Co-Founder & COO, Opulife Home Care
- Rina Pillitteri — Regional Vice President, RBC
- Luciano Schipano — CEO & Founder, Chef Luciano Schipano Ltd.
Their participation gave our emerging professionals the opportunity to engage directly with accomplished leaders across business, healthcare, education, government, financial services, law, and entrepreneurship, gaining valuable perspectives on career development and leadership.
A special thank you to our CIBPA Toronto Youth Advisory Committee for their vision, dedication, and hard work in bringing this inaugural event to life:
- Juliana Cocuzzo
- Brianna Stewart
- Isabella DeVuono
- Mara Figliomeni
- Gianluca Provenzano
- Luca Pascuzzi
We also thank the emerging professionals and members who joined us and contributed to the energy and success of the evening.
The inaugural CIBPA Industry Night marked an important step forward in strengthening connections across generations and expanding opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional development. Through initiatives like Industry Night, CIBPA Toronto continues to create opportunities for the next generation to grow, lead, and help shape the future of our community.
