Mario Borba

Background

About Mario Borba

I'm a Brazilian by birth and a Canadian by choice and citzenship. As a dedicated and organized individual with a passion for serving and leading, I continually seek innovative ways to influence creativity and foster growth. My work history is focused on building effective teams, business development, enhancing social functioning, and addressing essential needs. I am a strategic executive leader with extensive experience in community planning, economic development, and program management. I excel at managing complex departments and projects, ensuring efficient budget management, and driving sustainable economic growth through collaboration with diverse teams, partners, and municipal stakeholders. My leadership is grounded in empathy, innovation, and social justice, aiming to create lasting positive impacts within communities. Skilled in large-scale contract management, I ensure organizational goals align with measurable outcomes while fostering continuous improvement and creativity. My strategic insights help enhance public service initiatives and shape the future of community services, delivering tangible results that benefit both individuals and the broader community. • What are you passionate about? My passion is to inspire all people to find their potential, to develop dreams, to encourage hope, and incite a transformative change in our society. Supporting, empowering, and influencing families and new immigrants to thrive and reach their success • How people would describe you? Everyone knows that I’m a dreamer. • Favorite quote? “Dreams must be nurtured, for dreams ignite hope, and hope develops resilience, which in turn creates opportunities. Opportunities cause change, and change ultimately leads to success.“ -Mario Borba • What are your main skills? My main skills include proactive problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and multi-tasking. I excel at creative thinking and innovation, program optimization, and community empowerment. I am also skilled in team and culture development, leadership growth, and cross-functional collaboration. I have expertise in budgeting management, policy and grants development, contract stewardship, and building strong partnerships. • What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to spend time with my family and dogs, immersing myself in nature, and engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and kayaking.