Comités consultatifs

Le travail de notre conseil d’administration et de notre personnel  est soutenu par trois comités consultatifs

  • Le Comité consultatif sur la gouvernance
  • Le Comité consultatif d’investissement
  • Le Comité consultatif sectoriel

Bien que le pouvoir décisionnel reste entre les mains du conseil d’administration, ces comités nous complètent et nous renforcent, en améliorant nos décisions et éclairant notre travail. Ils fournissent des conseils cruciaux sur les pratiques organisationnelles, sur les politiques et processus d’investissement et sur les perspectives locales et spécialisées.

Comité consultatif sur la gouvernance

Le Comité consultatif sur la gouvernance (CCG) nous soutient :

  • En établissant et en révisant les pratiques de gouvernance
  • En évaluant le fonctionnement des comités
  • En supervisant le processus de recrutement des candidats à recommander comme membres du comité

Le CCG apporte ses recommandations au conseil d’administration, qui prend les décisions finales. Maximum quatre membres.

Rita Andreone

Rita Andreone

Avocate en placements privés et en droit des sociétés (retraitée) | Colombie-Britannique

“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.”

Asha Daniere

Asha Daniere

Conseillère stratégique | Ontario

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.

Audrey Wubbenhorst

Audrey Wubbenhorst

Professeure, Collège Humber | Ontario

“I am privileged to support this initiative by serving on the Governance Advisory Committee. I look forward to learning from my peers and contributing to this important work.

Comité consultatif des investissements

Le Comité consultatif d’investissement (CCI) nous aide à prendre des décisions d’investissement saines, prudentes et informées, fondées sur la diversité et l’inclusion de toutes les communautés du Canada. Le CCI :

  • Fournit des connaissances spécialisées et des conseils dans des domaines tels que la stratégie d’investissement, la construction et la gestion de portefeuille.
  • Examine les politiques, les rapports de diligence raisonnable et les plans stratégiques pour s’assurer que les décisions d’investissement sont conformes au mandat du Realize Fund I.

Le CCI apporte ses recommandations au conseil d’administration, qui prend les décisions finales. Comprend un maximum de 7 membres.

Kira Gerwing

Kira Gerwing

Directrice des placements immobiliers, Sacha Investments | Colombie-Britannique

“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.”

Mary Chang

Mary Chang

Directrice indépendante, ancienne directrice principale sur les marchés privés | Ontario

“Over my 20-plus years of experience as an institutional investor in private markets, I have been drawn to opportunities that contribute to society in a meaningful way and create positive change. I am looking forward to serving on the Investment Advisory Committee of Realize Capital Partners and contributing my experience as an investor, operator and adviser to the social finance initiative in Canada.”

Eric In

Eric In

Fondateur, Mapleric Impact Positif | Québec

“With 16 years of experience, investing in private companies and funds addressing global challenges, from venture capital to impact investing, I know the impact of capital at scale and systems approach. For too long “social” and “finance” lived in silos, but today, with new capital seeded by the Social Finance Fund and innovative approaches, we can unlock more impact by investing in overlooked talents who have the skills and resilience to build a better, sustainable and inclusive world that works for all.”

Jean Olemou

Jean Olemou

Cofondateur, GreenDev | Ontario

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.”

Maria Clara Rendon

Maria Clara Rendon

Directrice, Investissement responsable, University Pension Plan | Ontario

Throughout my career I have helped investors and companies align sustainability factors with investment objectives. Joining this committee aligns seamlessly with my dedication to responsible investing and I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute my insights and expertise. I look forward to playing a part in achieving its mandate and furthering the goals of the Social Finance Fund and Realize Fund I.

Justin Sweeney

Justin Sweeney

Conseil et gestion en finance sociale communautaire | Nouveau-Brunswick

“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.”

Comité consultatif sectoriel

Le Comité consultatif sectoriel (CCS) nous aide à prendre des décisions informées sur le secteur et ancrées dans la diversité et l’inclusion de toutes les communautés du Canada. Le CCS :

  • Contribue à l’identification et à l’établissement de relations avec les principaux acteurs et réseaux susceptibles d’être des partenaires, des investisseurs ou des collaborateurs potentiels.
  • Se concentre spécifiquement sur la promotion des objectifs d’équité sociale, d’égalité des sexes et de réconciliation autochtone dans la stratégie du Realize Fund I.

Le CCS apporte ses recommandations au conseil d’administration, qui prend les décisions finales. Comprend un maximum de 7 membres.

Filsan Farah

Filsan Farah

Chef de programme, VERGE Capital | Ontario

“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.”

Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber

Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber

PDG, Ideas for Impact Sustainability Agency | Colombie-Britannique

“I’m drawn to the place where capital becomes a lever for transformation—where it can reimagine systems rather than reinforce old ones. Social finance, alternative investment models, catalytic capital—these aren’t fringe ideas, they’re real pathways for impact. The way we allocate capital shapes who gets to build, whose ideas get traction, and what kind of futures are possible. I feel incredibly privileged to contribute to the work defining how social finance evolves to make a meaningful impact in Canada.”

Omar Goodgame

Omar Goodgame

Coordonnateur de l’engagement des jeunes, EveryMind Mental Health Services | Ontario

“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.”

Tamara L. McCarron

Tamara L. McCarron

Directrice du développement et des partenariats stratégiques, Women in Need Society | Alberta

“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.”

Shikhank Sharma

Shikhank Sharma

Stratège Impact social et design axé sur l'équité | Colombie-Britannique

“Now more than ever, we need individuals, groups and institutions willing to invest in organizations that centre people, respect the lands they’re rooted in and act with the care it takes to build lasting value for all communities — not by extracting from one to benefit another, but by building collectively. Through this committee I hope to support Realize Capital Partners’ work in advancing such transformative efforts.”

Juvarya Veltkamp

Juvarya Veltkamp

Conseillère principale - Green Ports Forum, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group | Colombie-Britannique

“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.”

Recrutement des membres des comités

Les préjugés ne peuvent jamais être éliminés, mais nous avons travaillé dur pour les réduire lors de la création de ces comités. Tout au long du processus nous avons été conseillés par une équipe externe de consultants en EDI, examinant les termes de référence et les questions de candidature, fournissant une formation sur les préjugés aux intervieweurs et participant aux entretiens avec les candidats. Nous avons organisé une période de recrutement publique de quatre semaines, faisant la promotion à grande échelle (plus de 20 canaux de recrutement) pour être aussi inclusifs que possible. Les candidats ont reçu les questions à l’avance afin que les « penseurs rapides » ne soient pas avantagés, et tous les candidats ont été évalués selon les mêmes critères pour garantir une prise de décision cohérente et claire parmi les intervieweurs.