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The Power of Storytelling

The Power of Storytelling

Tom Miller has always believed in the power and purpose of storytelling – for entertainment, for education, for preserving culture, and for instilling moral values. For bringing people together. Tom moved to Canada in 1969 to become an arts teacher, and his career has been dedicated to telling

Keeping Philanthropy En Vogue

Keeping Philanthropy En Vogue

Jennifer Ivey Bannock as a fashion model in the 80s Jennifer Ivey Bannock has been a long-time friend and supporter of the ROM. A member of the Board of Governors since 2000, she has supported a diverse range of ROM exhibitions, galleries and programs. Stemming in part from her years as a fashion

Dimitrios Mastoras

Dimitrios Mastoras

  Meet YPC Committee Member Dimitrios Mastoras What is your occupation? I work for BMO Global Asset Management educating and coaching financial advisors on how to best grow their practice and help their clients achieve what’s important to them. What was the last book you read? Flash Boys by

A Night in Pompeii

A Night in Pompeii

The ROM proudly welcomed 200 guests for an unforgettable evening of Pompeian flair and style in celebration of the Canadian premiere of  Pompeii: In the Shadow of the Volcano   on Tuesday, June 9. 2015. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of this highly anticipated show, an exquisite dining

Eric Huang

Eric Huang

Meet YPC Member Eric Huang What is your occupation? I'm the Founder and Executive Director of Advanced Analytics and Research Lab Inc., an analytics consulting an education company. What was the last book you read? Last book I read was Ulysses, currently reading The Fountainhead. If you could

A Great Ship's Bell Tolls Again

A Great Ship's Bell Tolls Again

On September 7, 2014, one of Canada’s greatest mysteries was solved when the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition team discovered Her Majesty’s Ship Erebus off the coast of Nunavut. After more than 160 years of searching to understand the fate of English explorer Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated

The Essential 10

The Essential 10

  Meet YPC Member Edmund Chien What is your occupation? Sales consultant and conference speaker. What was the last book you read? Great By Choice by Jim Collins. (I’m going through some classics right now). If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?

A Family Gift Inspired by a Mother’s Dedication

A Family Gift Inspired by a Mother’s Dedication

“The opportunity to inspire people, to make the past meaningful and relevant, has been incredibly fulfilling,” says Barbara. “And that opportunity came from the curators who offered their expertise and time, giving us the confidence to tell the Museum’s stories.” Moved by her

Sarah Salomon

Sarah Salomon

Meet YPC Member Sarah Salomon What is your occupation? I work for a start-up that publishes comics and graphic novelizations of Disney-licensed properties. What was the last book you read? I’m currently reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari. It’s a fascinating look at the history of our species.

Jonathon Borland

Jonathon Borland

Meet YPC Member Jonathon Borland What is your occupation? I’m relatively new to TD Securities where I support the head of Corporate & Investment Banking, but have been with TD for more than 10 years. What was the last book you read? I’m currently re-reading one of my favourite Haruki