Maria Zegarac
Interim Executive Director
Maria brings more than 20 years of executive leadershipexperience in complex non-profits and social enterprises.
Throughout her career, she has guided organizations through growth, change, and strategic renewal, with a thoughtful and collaborative approach. Her expertise
spans board governance, operational leadership, financial strategy, fundraising, and building inclusive organizational cultures.
Deeply rooted in the developmental services sector, Maria spent nearly a decade leading and supporting organizations as Executive Director of Hopewell Support Services and Director of Finance at Rygiel Supports for Community Living. She also served as General Manager of the Grape Growers of Ontario and actively leads in governance as Board Chair of ReImagine Ontario. As a CPA and CMA with executive education from the Rotman School of Management, Maria brings the financial rigour and mission-driven vision needed to support CLC’s financial transformation, organizational growth, and governance modernization
