Hazel Piacentini
Hazel first came to Bolton in 1978; she left for a short time and then came back in the early 90’s. Her two children have grown up here and most of her family lives and works here as well! Hazel joined the Caledon Chamber of Commerce to help create a thriving business community that provides people with a place to live, work and play!
One of her favourite quotes is: “Knowledge isn’t power. The application of knowledge is power”. David Rosenburg. And, the sharing of knowledge is even more powerful! This quote is the main reason that her company, the Heddeka Group was brought into existence. She wanted to share the knowledge that she has gained over 30 years in the corporate world with small to medium sized businesses and help people grow both professionally and personally
Christopher Belaoussoff
Christopher Belaoussoff is the Executive Director of the beautiful Mount Alverno Luxury Resorts in Caledon, where he oversees operations, guest experience, and community partnerships at one of the region’s premier destinations. Deeply committed to fostering local connections and supporting business growth,
Christopher is excited to bring his hospitality expertise and passion of collaborative spirit to the Caledon Chamber of Commerce as a Board Member.
Carol Struthers
Carol Struthers has been an Ontario Lawyer since 1982. She established her own law firm in the Caledon area in 1989 and has been serving this area for over 40 years with integrity, experience and compassion. As founder and owner of the firm, Carol built a trusted practice focused on Real Estate closings, Wills and Estates and Family Law – helping generations move forward with confidence.
The focus of her business is to provide high quality service to her clients in a friendly, relaxed setting. Carol looks forward to using her expertise and knowledge to contribute to the community and the Board of Directors.
Carol looks forward to using her expertise and knowledge to contribute to the community and the Board of Directors.
Leanne Fitzmaurice
After working in Long Term Care for over 20 years, Leanne developed a new passion when she became a Certified Facilitator of The Working Mind through Opening Minds, an initiative of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Leanne has always believed that being a good leader means truly looking out for your team. The Working Mind really spoke to her values—and took her leadership to the next level. Through the program, she’s seen how stigma can quietly show up at work, and how powerful it can be when people start talking about it. It’s inspired her to help create workplaces where everyone feels supported, understood, and able to bring their best selves every day.
In addition to The Working Mind, Leanne offers customized workshops and presentations on workplace mental health tailored to your organization’s specific needs. She would be honoured to partner with you to help your team strengthen resilience and thrive.
Leanne is excited to join the Board of Directors as she loves to collaborate, share with others and help to make our community the best it can be!
Nelson Da Paz
Nelson Da Paz is the Co-Owner of BrasaQ Portuguese Grill in Bolton and draws on his Portuguese heritage and passion for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Nelson works alongside his business and life partner Cindy to lead BrasaQ’s culinary vision, menu development, food quality standards, recipe development, training programs, daily operations, marketing initiatives, and financial management.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and has built a career focused on strategic planning, process improvement, team leadership, and business operations. As a director of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Nelson is committed to championing innovative programs, supporting enterprises, and expanding networking opportunities for local professionals.
Nelson is passionate about community and economic growth and is proud to contribute his expertise as a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Danielle Gomes
Danielle Gomes is the founder and lead landscape designer of Crown Commons Inc., an Ontario-based landscape design and project management firm specializing in thoughtfully designed residential outdoor spaces.
With nearly a decade of experience in the landscape and construction industry, Danielle has built her career around creativity, relationship-building, problem-solving, and bringing ambitious ideas to life. As an entrepreneur, she is passionate about growing strong local businesses and believes that collaboration, community involvement, and meaningful professional connections are an important part of that success.
Danielle brings an energetic, hands-on perspective to the Chamber Board, with particular interests in networking, member engagement, events, and strategic partnerships. She is passionate about creating opportunities for local business owners to connect, collaborate, share knowledge, and become more involved in their community.
Through both Crown Commons and her role with the Chamber, Danielle hopes to contribute to a thriving and supportive local business community while continuing to learn from the entrepreneurs and leaders around her.