DPCDSB announces its 2025 Distinguished Alumni
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) has released its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni poster series featuring profiles of alumni who are making valuable and unique contributions in their respective careers, pathways, and communities. DPCDSB Distinguished Alumni also represent the image of the Catholic learner as described by the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.
The Distinguished Alumni poster will be distributed to all DPCDSB schools and associated parishes.
This year’s poster features six alumni, including a physician, news correspondent, woodworker, athletic therapist, boxer and technology entrepreneur:
- Shanelle Kaul - Correspondent, CBS News Network
- Lara Finley - Woodworker
- Dr. Angela Silveira - Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician
- Roman Kaszczij - Head Athletic Therapist, Vancouver Canucks
- Dr. Mark Cicero - Radiologist, Engineer and Health Technology Entrepreneur
- Amanda Galle - Boxer
Full profiles for each Distinguished Alumni are featured on the Distinguished Alumni webpage on the DPCDSB website.
Link: 2025 Distinguished Alumni Poster (PDF)
"We are proud to celebrate these exceptional alumni who exemplify the values of a Catholic education through their diverse achievements and contributions to society," said Dr. Marianne Mazzorato, Director of Education. "Their stories reflect how faith, learning, and perseverance can shape lives of purpose and service. We hope they serve as a source of inspiration for our current students and staff.”
The profile of each alumnus aligns to one of the seven Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:
- A discerning believer
- An effective communicator
- A reflective, creative, and holistic thinker
- A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner
- A collaborative contributor
- A caring family member
- A responsible citizen
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school boards in Ontario, with 152 schools throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville. For more information about DPCDSB, visit dpcdsb.org.