Board Members
President - Pradeepta Chakravarti
A local resident of the City of Richmond Hill, Pradeepta has been with the Club for over 15 years. He has served in many volunteer roles as a House League Coach, Convenor, Rep Team Manager etc. and served on the Board for the past decade. Pradeepta joined the board because he wanted to help support RHSC and advance all the great work we are doing in the local community and as a leading organization within the Province of Ontario. Pradeepta, who is an Engineer by profession, has two kids who have grown through RHSC's player pathway. His daughter currently plays soccer as a varsity athlete, while his son is continuing to play in the OPDL program.
"Our Club has tremendous and unheralded resources in the form of our dedicated coaches, staff, Board members, volunteers and our players and parents; in an ever-changing landscape youth soccer in the Province of Ontario, dictated in part by the uncertainty of the pandemic and other health crisis, the primary goal for our Club will continue to be to be a leader in player, coach, match official and volunteer development by providing a pathway, delivered to the highest standards of excellence – that inspires a love of the game of soccer, promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and contributes to success at all levels. I am very proud of the members of this Board who volunteer their valuable time and expertise to serve the membership and customers of this Club we all love; not only does the Board represent individuals from a variety of professional expertise backgrounds, but also it represents the diversity of our Club. I have all the confidence that this group will continue to maintain RHSC’s position as a great community partner and youth soccer club."
Vice President - Ernie Henderson
Ernie has been with the RHSC since 1989 when his daughter wanted to play in the first year of all girl divisions. He joined the Board as Girl’s House League Convenor in December 1992 and has served for over 35 years since. He was the club's acting President for just over 12 years. Ernie gave back by coaching girl’s and women’s teams from 1989 until 2019, while also serving on the YRSA Board. He actively promoted the growth of Women’s soccer in the region.
"While totally supporting our competitive programs, one must never forget the importance of our role in the community and offering a strong House League for both youth and adults. Our entire Board is dedicated to those goals. Good governance is a critical element in the club moving forward as a progressive organization . I have long been considered the 'parliamentarian' on the Board and, hopefully, make a significant contribution to this objective. At heart we are a soccer family."
Secretary - Cassandra Fafalios
A former Goalkeeper with the club, Cassandra recently joined the Board and has been in her role for several years now. She made the decision to join the Board because of her desire to be involved in the sport again, specifically with the club she played for. After spending her youth playing days with RHSC, Cassandra went on to play for the Women's Soccer team at McGill University. Having spent her entire childhood in Richmond Hill, she understands how the club can best serve this community and always has the towns best interest in mind. Outside of her role with RHSC, Cassandra is lawyer at a firm based in Toronto. She is able to use her background in law to bring a legal perspective to board discussions.
Treasurer - Josh Marinelli
Josh has been serving on the Board of Directors for over five years as Treasurer of RHSC. Growing up, soccer was always a significant part of his life. As someone who played from a grassroots level all the way through varsity soccer at Brock University, he strongly believes that it's contributed to his growth as an individual, a team player, and a professional. It has since always been a priority of Josh's to give back to the soccer community that gave so much to him. Josh has been working as a professional accountant in the York region for over five years. He holds a CPA, CA designation. In his spare time, he loves to continue to play soccer, go for hikes with his wife and dog, spend time at the cottage, take advantage of the winter seasons by ice fishing, and is an avid golfer.
"I think I've been able to positively impact RHSC throughout my time here. The Board is only as good as the composition of the individuals volunteering their time. As such, I think I've been able to use my professional skills and knowledge and contribute ideas, lead thoughtful conversations and help guide the club through their financial decision making. I've been able to help navigate the Club financially through the difficult times of the pandemic. I've also been able to guide the club through important financial related matters which continue to allow us to provide a high level of programs to our players. Overall, my experience here has been wonderful and I feel like I've been able to be an important member of this team."
Director-at-Large -
Androulla Ammendolia
Androulla is one of the longest standing members of our Board, having served for over 10 years. Between being an RHSC parent and coach, she has racked up over 25 years of experience with the club. In those years, she held various volunteer positions including House League Convenor, House League Coach, and Rep Manager .Androulla works full-time as an Elementary School Secretary. She has four children who have all played or coached with RHSC. She has a deep-rooted connection to Richmond Hill, having lived here for over 30 years with her husband and children.
Director-at-Large - Yvonne Yip
A Board member since June 2019, Yvonne has always had a strong desire to contribute to the soccer community. She spent three seasons as a House League Coach prior to joining the Board. Her journey from grassroots soccer in Toronto to playing at the varsity level at TMU (formerly Ryerson University) instilled essential life characteristics such as confidence, leadership, teamwork, and overall well-being. This prompted her to stay involved with the sport into her adult years as she developed a love for the game. Yvonne and her husband have been residents of Richmond Hill for over 15 years. They have two children who are both actively involved in sports, one in hockey and the other in dance. Her background as a Professor at Humber College in the business faculty helps her provide mentorship to the RHSC team on various marketing initiatives and strategic planning.
"Within the realm of the ongoing Digital Communications Marketing portfolio, I consistently provide mentorship to the RHSC team. This involves monthly guidance on various digital marketing initiatives, the development of content calendars, planning for upcoming program promotions, handling sponsorships, and contributing to the overall strategic planning for both traditional and digital marketing platforms."
Director-at-Large - Duncan Wun
Duncan recently joined the Board in 2026 to give back to the community and help create a safe, healthy environment for children to develop physical literacy and teamwork. He coached his youngest son's House League team prior to joining the Board. Duncan is an accomplished Director at BMO and specializes in the development and implementation of risk management and governance strategies. He brings nearly 20 years of finance and risk experience in leadership roles accountable for managing the design, development, and delivery of risk-related strategic initiatives in areas such as Capital Markets, Treasury, and Finance. Duncan currently leads a global team in Canada, U.S., and Asia.
Duncan has served on the Board of Asians Without Borders (AWB) and was VP of Recruitment. On the board, he was focused on attracting, recruiting, and retaining members to support the growth of AWB in its early stages of the organization. He was formerly a member of the Toronto Trillium Lions Club, serving the local community and youth.
He resides in Richmond Hill with his wife and two young
boys.