Board of Directors

Susan Willensen, Communication Director

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As founder and president of The Siren Group Inc. (www.thesirengroup.com) -- a boutique, public relations agency and collective of consultants specializing in the consumer marketing and lifestyle sectors -- Susan designs, manages and implements innovative, compelling and successful marketing communications and PR programs for her wide range of clients. Susan’s passions are food & wine, music, hospitality & entertainment, travel, and continuing education. She graduated from Toronto’s Havergal College followed by post-secondary studies at the Canadian Junior College in Carriacou, BWI, and Lausanne, Switzerland; then at U of T, and Toronto Metropolitan University, where she earned diplomas in business, marketing,...

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Divya Steinwall, Treasurer

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After a successful 24-year career in the Financial Services industry, Divya is now pursuing her true passion – wine! After completing her WSET Level 3 and French Wine Scholar and Master of Champagne certifications with the Wine Scholar Guild, Divya launched her own small business, La Barrique Wine Consulting. Her goal is to educate and broaden the palates of her clients with new and interesting wine discoveries. In addition, Divya is an active member of the community and sits on several non-profit boards.

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