Autism Ontario
Mark Farinho is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in project management and technology operations. Currently serving as the IT and Systems Director at Autism Ontario since April 2023, Mark Farinho previously held senior roles at Northbridge Financial Corporation and Myant Inc., where responsibilities included managing IT projects and consulting on technology needs. Mark Farinho has also worked as a Sr. IT Project Manager at Edecine and held the position of Manager, Technology Operations at Aviva, overseeing information systems and corporate services for numerous offices. Mark Farinho started their career at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Senior IT Project Manager, contributing to the successful implementation of high-profile projects. Mark Farinho holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Toronto.
Autism Ontario
Autism Ontario (legally incorporated as Autism Society Ontario) is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact autistic individuals and their families, Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. There are seven regions across the province of Ontario.