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John Wiggins: VP, Organizational Culture and Inclusion, Toronto Raptors
As part of efforts to ensure an ongoing commitment to meaningful social change within the Toronto Raptors organization and community, John Wiggins was named Vice-President, Organizational Culture and Inclusion for the Toronto Raptors in July 2020. Wiggins leads a group drawn from all parts of the organization to address social injustice, inclusion, equity and political reform. He considers both internal matters – such as how the Raptors build a team culture that addresses social injustice, inclusion, equity, and political reform – and leads external outreach.
Wiggins joined the Raptors from Raptors 905, where he helped launch Canada’s first G League franchise. He most recently held the title of vice-president and oversaw all day-to-day and business operations for the club. During his tenure, Raptors 905 won Franchise of the Year for the 2019-20 season and captured the G League championship in 2017.
Wiggins joined the Raptors from Raptors 905, where he helped launch Canada’s first G League franchise. He most recently held the title of vice-president and oversaw all day-to-day and business operations for the club. During his tenure, Raptors 905 won Franchise of the Year for the 2019-20 season and captured the G League championship in 2017.
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Wiggins is a graduate of the University of Windsor, grew up in Mississauga and lives in the Greater Toronto Area with his family. In 2019, Wiggins launched Focused Dreams Forward Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at supporting youth in the Caribbean with academics and athletics.
He was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Community Service Award in August 2022 for the meaningful impact he made in his community through sport.
In January 2023, the NBA announced that the Toronto Raptors were the recipient of the 2021-22 NBA Inclusion Leadership Award. The Raptors were acknowledged for their cross-functional inclusion program that commits to creating meaningful and lasting impact for communities facing barriers.