We need several New Board Members!
Current Needs
Are you a Mimico resident looking to engage with your community and contribute to the betterment of Mimico? We are looking for engaged, committed, and enthusiastic volunteers to join the Mimico Residents Association Board of Directors in the following roles:
Treasurer – This is a board member who participates in all board activities. This person also manages the banking accounts, some modest bookkeeping, signs cheques, administers the mailbox, renews and purchases event insurance, prepares financial statements for monthly board meetings and annual general meetings, reports to the CRA, and keeps the Ontario Business Registry up to date. Experience in accounting or bookkeeping would be an asset, though not a requirement.
Memberships Lead – This is a board member who participates in all board activities. This person also focuses on managing and communicating with members, promoting and growing membership among individuals, businesses and community groups, and engaging with members to stay in touch with what is important to them. Experience in membership list management and promotions would be an asset, though not a requirement.
Desired Skills of Board Members – The most useful skills for board members are communications, social media, blog writing, event coordination, advocacy activities, event promotion, and administrative skills.
Application Process
Applicants for this volunteer board should ideally live in Mimico (or have a strong connection to the community) and be able to commit to at least 7-8 hours per month for a 2-year term. Please indicate which role you are interested in. Share a short summary of your relevant interests, experience, and expertise in the desired role. Interested people can email us at info@mimicoresidents.ca. We look forward to hearing from you.
Current Board Members
Rozhen Asrani – President
Board member since 2022
Rozhen moved to Mimico from North York with her wife, Kelly, in 2021 after visiting the area and falling in love with its beautiful waterfront trails, parks and scenery. With a professional background in corporate strategy management, she joined the MRA to contribute positively to this diverse and vibrant community. She can often be found grabbing a bite to eat at one of the amazing local restaurants and running or biking along the waterfront trail and Humber Bay Park West.
Mike Majeski – Vice President
Board member since 2020
Michael moved to the area in 2007 after falling in love with the quaint lakeside feel. He greatly respects this diverse and inclusive community and has always felt responsible for actively participating in community affairs. Michael runs a small local business and is passionate about design and construction. He lives in Mimico with his wife, son and pup. Michael is proud to be part of this association and looks forward to expanding communication on behalf of the residents of Mimico and fostering community spirit.
Michael Schwanzer – Treasurer
Board member since 2024
Michael Schwanzer moved to Toronto in 2011 from Vienna, Austria, after meeting his now wife while studying in England. They first lived in West Queen West, but in 2016, with their first of three kids on the way, they moved to Mimico-by-the-Lake, drawn by the beautiful lakeside and easy downtown access by bike and train. Michael runs a software company and became Treasurer of the Mimico Residents Association in 2024. He loves running along the lake, using the local train, and joining in community events. He is also a fan of burnt marshmallow affogatos at Ed’s Real Scoop.
Lauren Facto – Secretary
Board member since 2021
Lauren moved to Mimico with her husband and dog Boomer from downtown Toronto in the fall of 2020. She was drawn to the area because of its unique balance of urban and suburban qualities and its access to transit, bike paths and waterfront. Professionally, Lauren works for a residential real estate developer in Toronto and hopes to use this knowledge and experience to help manage new developments in the area. She also hopes to focus on community events, environmental awareness and food security through urban agriculture.
Emma Park
Board member since 2020
Emma has been a proud Mimico resident since 2019, drawn to the neighbourhood’s balance of lakeside living and city access. She frequently enjoys outings to Mimico’s great parks and lakefronts with her son and dog. Emma loves Mimico’s easy transit access and its inclusive, local charm. She brings this community enthusiasm to her role on the residence association board.
David Thornley
Board member since 2022
David has worked both in the government and community sectors. He understands social policy and research issues related to community health, poverty reduction, affordable housing, and digital literacy. He believes we can create vibrant and caring communities that include everyone. He has lived in Mimico since 2017.
Jim Foster
Board member since 2022
Jim has lived in Mimico with his family since 2007. He is married to a school teacher working in the neighbourhood. He works with nonprofits and charity leaders and serves on the staff of a church in the south Etobicoke community. Jim coaches and mentors people on how to give back to their community. Jim and his wife love walking by the lake, biking using local trails and bike lanes, and hanging out at Jimmy’s or the Birds & Beans cafes.
Richard Ramsuchit
Board member since 2025
Richard has lived in Etobicoke his entire life, moving to South Etobicoke with his wife just over a decade ago, calling it home. He loves exploring coffee shops, great local eats and connecting with the community on all levels. Richard is the co-founder of Local MKRT, which, with the local BIA, hosts several events in Mimico Square throughout the year. His goal is to help grow the MRA’s social media presence, increase engagement, and support their events behind the scenes.
Victor Yee
Board member since 2025
Victor lives with his wife in Mimico, where they enjoy the beauty of the waterways, the ease of commuting downtown, and the vibrant local businesses. Professionally, Victor is a lawyer for non-profit community associations throughout Ontario and enjoys supporting communities as they grow and thrive.
Andrew Blackwell
Board member since 2025
Andrew has had a varied career in education, social research, environmental management and international development. While living outside of Canada for decades, working on different continents, he and his wife kept in touch with their daughter, who lives in Mimico. In 2022, they moved back to Mimico. They love being on the lake and exploring possibilities to contribute to building “a community within a park”.
Guy Hoskins
Board member since 2025
Guy has been a proud Mimico resident for 13 years now. He is also passionate about the neighbourhood, its conservation, and responsible development. He has three young daughters, which grounds his commitment to the area. Guy works as contract faculty at TMU and is also a post-doc student at Carleton University. As a runner, cyclist, dog walker and child-wrangler, he can be found in Mimico’s many green and blue spaces, as well as its fine coffee shops, on a regular basis.
