Deborah Dubenofsky, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Member of OMERS Sponsors Corporation Board of Directors; Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and member of the Plan Design Committee.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HEQCO is an agency of the Government of Ontario that brings evidence-based research to the continued improvement of the post secondary education system in the province. As part of its mandate, HEQCO evaluates the post secondary sector and provides policy recommendations to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to enhance the access, quality and accountability of Ontario’s colleges and universities.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

MEPCO is a non-profit corporation created in 2007 by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to provide authorative pension expertise and resources to AMO’s representatives on the OMERS Sponsors and Administration Corporation.

Served as primary financial and business lead to the Board of Governors, Senate and Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic advice and operational expertise for the University’s $330M budget leading to an upgraded DBRS credit rating.Led financial and shared service units for the University including financial resources, procurement, Human Resources, facilities and asset management, risk management and audit, community safety and a number of ancillary retail businesses. Achieved national recognition as Ontario’s most sustainable campus reflecting a sustained commitment to rigorous performance indicators spanning green transportation, waste management, facility renewal and infrastructure. Championed the introduction of an employee engagement survey designed to measure staff and faculty alignment and support for the University’s core mission, vision and values.Created and executed a comprehensive advocacy strategy involving the University, Town and Regional Council and interested stakeholders successfully securing provincial funding for a university campus in Milton.

McLaughlin Advisory Inc and the newly created law firm, Hansell LLP, are members of the Hansell McLaughlin Advisory Group, an exciting and innovative venture that brings together the talent and expertise of government relations professionals and law professionals to serve a broad range of clients.Created proactive advocacy and public affairs strategies for firm clients including private sector corporations, not for profit organizations and professional Associations.

Serving as CAO/City Manager providing strategic advice to Members of Council on a broad range of programs within a $1B capital and operating budget including finance and taxation, audit and procurement, human resources, public works and transportation, fire safety and emergency management, culture and recreation, environmental stewardship and land use planning. Led a staff team of 5,000 serving the residents of one of Canada's most culturally diverse and rapidly growing cities, building a culture of service excellence and instituting best practices across all lines of business. Established the inaugural Talent Management group to identify leaders across the Corporation, support succession planning, establish pathways for advancement and improve skills training opportunities for enhanced performance. Conducted a cross-organization review of all programs and services to focus on core services at best value to tax payers, distinguishing Brampton with premier ranking amongst GTA cities in 2012. Resulted in the lowest property tax rate amongst comparable cities in the GTA (reduced by 50% over five years), maintaining the City's debt free status and Triple AAA credit rating.

Developed and executed comprehensive public affairs strategies for a diverse clientele including private sector corporations, not-for-profit organizations, colleges, professional associations and municipal governments. Created pro-active communication strategies to capitalize on opportunities and minimize threats within the public policy environment. Successfully negotiated changes in pension format for police personnel, secured approval of various drugs under the government formulary, secured funding for municipalities at the provincial and federal level and secured favourable policy and regulatory changes for all clients

Served as principal policy advisor to the Premier and Cabinet on all matters affecting the Province of Ontario. Provided political judgment and direction to 23 Ministries on all policy decisions and related expenditures. Collaborated with the Secretary of Cabinet and senior ranking civil servants on the development of strategic plans and policy options for the consideration of the Premier, Cabinet and Caucus from across Ontario. Served as key advisor to the Premier and Treasurer in the development of Ontario's 1999 and 2000 Budgets, Ontario’s first back-to-back balanced budgets in 50 years.

Provided political judgment and direction for a $398M portfolio aimed at encouraging the development of cultural industries in Ontario and capitalizing on the talents and contributions of newcomers to the Province of Ontario.

Served as principal advisor to a 45 member Board of Directors, representing 800 member municipal governments. Developed strategic plans, policy options and communication materials for approval by the Board and all member municipalities. Acted as the principal staff spokesperson for the Association with senior levels of government and the media.Served as lead municipal advisor in historic negotiations between the Province of Ontario, provincial school boards and member municipalities related to the $13 B realignment of the provincial-municipal relationship, designed to simplify and clarify service provision and expenditures.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa)

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology And Political Science