Vince Mercier has been appointed chair of the board of directors of Pathways to Education Canada, an innovative charitable organization that helps break the cycle of poverty through education.

Vince has extensive experience in the private and charitable sectors; he is currently a member of the President’s Council of St. Michael’s Hospital and is a former director of Covenant House Toronto and a former chair of Camp Oochigeas.

The award-winning Pathways Program has a proven track record of improving high school graduation rates by an average of up to 85%. Under Vince’s leadership, Pathways will continue to help youth in low-income communities overcome barriers to education, graduate from high school and build a foundation for a successful future.

Vince is succeeding founding board chair, Samuel L. Duboc.