Mark Razo
President and Board Chair @Toronto Ward Museum
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WORK HISTORY
President and Board Chair @Toronto Ward Museum
CA
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE• Reappointed to second consecutive term providing strategic direction for Canada\'s leading museum of migration• Led governance transformation establishing committee structures (Finance, Fundraising, Program, Governance)• Developed board recruitment strategy ensuring diverse community representation and specialized expertise• Oversaw multi-year strategic planning aligning organizational priorities with mission-driven objectivesFUNDRAISING & FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY• Stewarded relationships with Ontario Trillium Foundation, Toronto Arts Council, and Canadian Heritage programs• Championed transparent financial management and compliance with charitable sector regulationsCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS• Championed co-creation methodologies positioning community members as knowledge keepers and program designersORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT & GROWTH• Developed equity-based methodology embedding shared authority throughout institutional practiceADVOCACY & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP• Represented organization at heritage conferences, symposia, and public forums elevating migration discourse• Advocated for inclusive heritage policy addressing underrepresentation of immigrant communities• Engaged media raising public awareness and promoting organizational programming• Contributed to sector capacity-building through knowledge sharing and collaborative initiatives
EDUCATION
Durham College
Advanced Diploma, Mechanical Electronics Engineering Technology
Sheridan College
Sheridan Certificate , Business Analysis
Sheridan College
Sheridan Certificate, Honours, Project Management
Sheridan College
Micro-Credential, Junior Business Analyst
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK RAZO
Accomplished strategic leader with 15+ years driving organizational transformation, portfolio excellence, and team development across higher education, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Leads $18M+ portfolio of 36+ enterprise-wide strategic initiatives while establishing PMO frameworks, coaching cross-functional teams through complex challenges, and influencing senior leadership to align institutional priorities with operational execution and performance.Passionate about leadership development at all levels—mentoring direct reports, coaching cross-functional project teams, and serving as Board Chair guiding directors through governance excellence, financial responsibility, strategic thinking, and professional growth. Proven track record architecting scalable systems, cultivating executive relationships, and leading large-scale change initiatives that build organizational capability while delivering sustainable impact.
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