Carita Sheehy

Carita left a career in banking to raise her three active boys (Ryan ’15, Cameron ’17 and Matthew ’20) and serve as a dedicated and active UCC community and sports parent volunteer.

Carita’s involvement at UCC began in 2004 and has continued throughout and beyond each of her sons’ enrollment at the College. She has held various leadership roles within the Prep Parents' Organization, including as treasurer and then as co-president before taking on the role of co-chair of the Blues Booster Club. 

Carita remains an active member of UCC's Association Council as an Executive member serving in the role of Vice President of Parents, contributing to the Wellbeing Committee and chairing the Governance Committee. In addition to these leadership positions, she has been actively involved in all aspects of improving the UCC experience. From helping to guide new families to the school by spearheading the “New to Blue” parent handbook, to serving as TUBS Chair, participating as a class, grade, team and house rep, and serving on various and numerous special committees for numerous events at the College.

Carita’s commitment was formally acknowledged with the Harold A.D. Roberts Award for volunteer service in 2018.

Beyond her contributions at UCC, and in addition to her years of service as manager of countless hockey and soccer teams, Carita serves as the secretary and one of the founding Board members of The North Toronto Sports Foundation. She’s also a member of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario Development Cabinet and an active member of the Toronto Finnish community, serving as a director and treasurer of the House of Finland Society and council member of the Finnish Agricola Lutheran Church.