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DPCDSB announces its 2026 Distinguished Alumni

The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (DPCDSB) has released its 13th 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 Justice of Appeal, physician/assistant professor, lawyer/college dean, master electrician, jockey and physician/environmental advocate:

  • The Honourable Justice Steve A. Coroza - Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for Ontario
  • Dr. Tiffany Florindo - Physician and Assistant Professor
  • Véronique Henry - Lawyer, Educator and College Dean
  • Michael Machado - Master Electrician and Business Owner
  • Pietro Moran – Jockey
  • Dr. Antonia Sappong-Kumankumah - Physician and Environmental Advocate

"The diverse professions of our Distinguished Alumni, spanning law, medicine, skilled trades, and sports, highlight that success takes many paths,� said Dr. Marianne Mazzorato, Chief Executive Officer. “By embodying our Catholic graduate expectations, these alumni serve as extraordinary role models, showing our current students how to lead with compassion, integrity, and excellence in their future careers."

Full profiles for each Distinguished Alumni are featured on the Distinguished Alumni webpage on the DPCDSB website.

The profile of each alumnus aligns to one of the seven Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:

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  • 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


Link: 2026 Distinguished Alumni Poster (PDF)