Dr. Clare Warner

President

Dr. Clare Warner is an anti-racist educator, activist and researcher with over 20 years of experience leading equity and inclusion initiatives across the private and public sectors. Her work focuses on leading strategic interventions to improve the experiences and outcomes of equity-deserving groups. She has expertise in organizational assessments, policy development and capacity building. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Goldsmiths University, London

Celeste Licorish

Vice-President

Celeste is a speaker, coach, consultant, and facilitator who believes in transformative change.  She is also McMaster University’s Manager of Educational Initiatives and Assessment – Access Strategy in Student Affairs to assist equity-deserving students with post-secondary aspiration, attainment and success.   Celeste was the recipient of McMaster’s President’s Award for Early Achievement in 2020 and holds a BA in Philosophy.

Fun Fact:  Celeste took up running and triathlon during the pandemic and competes in short and long-distance races.

Lorraine Telesford

Treasurer

Lorraine has stepped into the role of Treasurer, where her expertise in financial stewardship will be a tremendous asset. She is the CEO & Chief Solutions Architect at On Track Accounting Solutions.

Lorraine’s attention to detail and commitment to transparency will help ensure that we continue to responsibly manage our resources in support of STAC’s vision.

MacNeal (Mac) Lashley

Member

Mac who brings a wealth of experience and a strong network that he has already begun to leverage for STAC’s growth, has joined us as a valued member of our Board of Directors. Mac is a Business Strategy and Facilitator at Lashley Consulting Partners.

Mac’s dedication to our mission and his impactful connections will be instrumental as we work together to advance STAC’s goals.

Nigel Samaroo

Member

Nigel Samaroo is a native of Mississauga and a recent transplant to Hamilton in the year 2020. Since arriving, he has been eager to make a difference in his newfound home and has fortunately found a vehicle to make it happen through STAC Basketball.

Nigel holds an LLB from the University of Aberystwyth in Wales. Prior to studying abroad, Nigel completed a Bachelor of Social Science at the University of Ottawa. He majored in political science and minored in law. Nigel currently works as an Adjudicator for Canada’s largest tribunal.

Nigel is excited to be a part of the STAC organization as he strongly supports the tenets upon which the program was built – building inclusive communities in the heart of Hamilton. It is his hope that through his dedication to the program, he will help those around him realize their true potential and open doors that may have once been closed.