10 Trudeau Truths with CFO Domenic Cappalli

You know them as the educators, caregivers and leaders who work to keep everything running smoothly so that our clients at the Trudeau Memorial Center can have the best experience possible. But what are they like when they’re off the clock? 

Here’s a chance to get a more personal look at the people who make up the team at Trudeau… 10 questions at a time. 

Domenic “Dom” Cappalli, Chief Financial Officer at the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, is a true numbers whiz with a heart of gold! Dom pursued a career in human services to use his accounting skills to help people. He finds joy in working with program directors and seeing the impact of their work. When not crunching numbers, Dom loves spending time with his wife, children, and 15-year-old Labradoodle, Dustin. 🐩 This pasta-loving, true crime enthusiast has a secret passion for professional wrestling from his childhood days! 

Read on to learn more about Dom in this edition of 10 Trudeau Truths!

10 Trudeau Truths with Domenic Cappalli

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in human services?

I have been in the accounting field my entire career. I decided to pursue a career in this space because I felt it was a way to use my skills to help people.

2. What do you find most rewarding about your job?

I enjoy working with the program directors to discuss the financial performance of their programs. It reinforces the reason we are all here, which is to care for people.

3. Can you describe a memorable moment or success story from your time working at Trudeau?

My children had given me a Boston Bruins lanyard for my work badge. I was at Pathways and a student wanted to have it. I checked with the Behavior Tech to make sure if was appropriate to give it to him and when I gave him the lanyard, he had the biggest smile and hugged me!

4. What’s something about developmentally disabled people (or working with them) that you wish other people knew or better understood?

There is no difference at all between a person with a disability and a person that does not have a disability. Everyone has the same feelings and needs and should be treated exactly the same.

5. What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?

Having a cigar and spending time with my wife and children.

6. Favorite book, movie, and/or TV show.

I enjoy books and shows about true crime. I also enjoy watching cooking shows.

7. Do you have any pets?

I have a 15-year-old Labradoodle named Dustin.

 

8. What’s your favorite food?

Pasta, pasta, pasta!

9. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would like to visit Italy so I can learn more about my heritage.

10. What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

As a kid, I loved professional wrestling. I have found YouTube channels that show the old matches, which I love watching! 

Photo: Dom Cappalli, Trudeau CFO, with his labradoodle, Dustin.