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Meet The Judges and Experts
This Year's Judges and experts are a mixture of students, professionals and TMU staff, who were hand chosen by our 2024 committee. These experts and judges all have formidable knowledge surrounding this year's topic of Personal Financial Literacy, and will serve all competing participants with amazing feedback and support!
If you are interested in becoming a judge or an expert for our 2025 SPROUT Case Competition, please contact us!
Our Experts
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Josh Ricci
Meet Josh Ricci, the dynamic 30-year-old Events and Engagement Officer at Pathways to Education Canada. With a degree in Arts and Contemporary Studies from TMU and a flair for creating unforgettable experiences, Josh is a standout in Toronto's event scene.
From dazzling events like Pathways’ Grad Ball, charity golf classics, and grassroots queer gatherings, Josh's events are legendary. But he's not just about glamour; he's a respected LGBTQ2S+ advocate, known for giving emerging queer talents a stage to shine at his very own bi-annual event, Fancy Art Gallery, Toronto’s only night market and drag show extravaganza.
With boundless energy and a heart for inclusivity, Josh Ricci is making waves, one fabulous event at a time.
From dazzling events like Pathways’ Grad Ball, charity golf classics, and grassroots queer gatherings, Josh's events are legendary. But he's not just about glamour; he's a respected LGBTQ2S+ advocate, known for giving emerging queer talents a stage to shine at his very own bi-annual event, Fancy Art Gallery, Toronto’s only night market and drag show extravaganza.
With boundless energy and a heart for inclusivity, Josh Ricci is making waves, one fabulous event at a time.
Bianca Marecheau
Bianca Marecheau (Marryshow) is a 6x award winning people leader, philanthropist, and a proud career mentor & sponsor. She has a Masters in Leadership from Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Toronto Metropolitan University. Bianca's areas of expertise include change management, project management, employee onboarding/offboarding, and organizational/team development.
Bianca has worked in Post-Secondary Education for nearly a decade, holding roles in Client Services, Undergraduate Student Recruitment, and most recently in Student Financial Aid. She currently serves as Manager of Student Financial Assistance at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she leads a multi-generational mid-sized team to reimagine financial assistance and client service at TMU. Her portfolio includes organizing the successful delivery of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP); over $300 million of funding annually to nearly 30,000 students. Bianca has been instrumental in bridging the gap between educational institutions and external financial aid partners such as the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC). Her commitment to bridging the gap landed Toronto Metropolitan University the opportunity to be a hand-selected partner directly with the NSLSC for a 5 month social media strategy pilot project. This project was so successful that it was rolled out across the province of Ontario, with talks to expand further.
Beyond work, Bianca runs her own career mentorship program called Modern Muses, where she provides 1:1 mentorship and coaching to young Black women. She is an avid couponer and sale hunter, lover of a good meme, and a curious traveller who aims to see the world. One thing she looks forward to is her daily sleep with her newfound perfect sleep combo: a 15 pound weighted blanket, a heated throw, and silk pillow cases.
Bianca has worked in Post-Secondary Education for nearly a decade, holding roles in Client Services, Undergraduate Student Recruitment, and most recently in Student Financial Aid. She currently serves as Manager of Student Financial Assistance at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she leads a multi-generational mid-sized team to reimagine financial assistance and client service at TMU. Her portfolio includes organizing the successful delivery of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP); over $300 million of funding annually to nearly 30,000 students. Bianca has been instrumental in bridging the gap between educational institutions and external financial aid partners such as the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC). Her commitment to bridging the gap landed Toronto Metropolitan University the opportunity to be a hand-selected partner directly with the NSLSC for a 5 month social media strategy pilot project. This project was so successful that it was rolled out across the province of Ontario, with talks to expand further.
Beyond work, Bianca runs her own career mentorship program called Modern Muses, where she provides 1:1 mentorship and coaching to young Black women. She is an avid couponer and sale hunter, lover of a good meme, and a curious traveller who aims to see the world. One thing she looks forward to is her daily sleep with her newfound perfect sleep combo: a 15 pound weighted blanket, a heated throw, and silk pillow cases.
Our Judges
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Claire Corinccha
Claire is currently the Events Coordinator at the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office at Toronto Metropolitan University. In her role, she is responsible for program development and implementation to promote the priorities of the Dean of Arts, including Democratic Engagement, Indigenous Research and Education, and Public Policy. Claire is passionate about storytelling and life-long learning; and is skilled in critical analysis, program development, and leadership. As a former SPROUT participant and SASSH student leader, Claire is so excited to be taking part in the 6th annual SPROUT Case Competition as a judge, and is looking forward to hearing what this year's participants have been working on.
Adam Pendrith
Adam Pendrith (he/him) is a proud graduate of TMU and a longtime member of the University community. He holds a B.Comm (Double-Major, Accounting and Finance) and MBA (Management of Technology and Innovation) as well as a number of professional credentials and designations. Adam has been a member of the Internal Audit Services department at TMU since 2011, where he currently holds the position of Director. He maintains active community involvement and volunteers with a local organization that operates outreach and delivery programs for community members experiencing food anxiety.
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