Advisory Committees

“I look forward to helping the Social Finance Fund achieve its strategic goals and to accelerate the growth of Canada’s social finance market. This mandate appeals to my desire to combine purpose, experience and skills and to work with people who share these goals.”

“I believe in the power of this novel public-private partnership model to innovate for positive social change at scale. I also believe that many investors are looking for opportunities to finance organizations that produce social and economic dividends, and I want to use my skillset to help make that happen.“

“By serving on the Investment Advisory Committee for Realize Fund I, I’m looking forward to sharing what I’ve learned and to learning from others. My goal is to grow our collective practice and understanding about how social finance and impact investing can incubate, accelerate, and scale mission-driven solutions to wicked problems communities across Canada are grappling with.”

“My involvement is fueled by a profound commitment to marrying technological innovation with impactful investment. I look forward to leveraging my comprehensive insights, and rich professional journey, to contribute significantly to our shared goal of fostering a sustainable, equitable and prosperous future.”

“The Social Finance Fund can help make Canada a global leader for innovation in social finance and impact investing. In doing so, it can help address some of Canada’s most pressing issues. I’m grateful to be able to contribute my experience to Realize Capital Partners’ efforts to activate and scale the fund managers who can help make this future a reality.”

“Witnessing the challenges in communities starved for investment and opportunity has made me an advocate for social finance tools that reach these individuals and communities in dignified ways. I look forward to helping the Realize Fund I team push to ensure the social impact of the Social Finance Fund is felt across as many underserved populations as possible.”

“I am honoured to be part of this committee, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of community-centered initiatives. The Social Finance Fund is a critical milestone, and centering community voices and advancing equity throughout its implementation is important to achieve meaningful impact. I look forward to its contribution to a more equitable, inclusive and impactful future.”

“I became part of the committee driven by a desire to contribute to the growing landscape of Canada’s social innovation and finance sector. This fund, with its powerful mandate, presents an incredible chance to showcase the profound impact of addressing complex social and environmental challenges. I believe this fund will be a catalyst for positive social change for many communities and I look forward to being part of shaping a thriving and more equitable future for all Canadians.”

“I am passionate about social entrepreneurship and how as a social enterprise we can access the social finance fund to further our work. I am personally motivated by building new programs and services to support the nonprofit sector as we move towards sustainability.”

“In today’s climate, we need an approach to finance that puts people first, rectifies historic wrongs, responds to the climate emergency, and promotes wellness and belonging. I’m delighted to positively contribute to the Realize Fund, which champions organizations delivering a brighter future that are often overlooked by conventional approaches to finance.”