Adam’s career has focused on advancing social, environmental and economic justice through community action, impact investing, and cross-sectoral systems change. Adam leads on partnerships and strategic projects, while providing support and oversight on education, advisory, fund, and platform activities at SVX. Ask Adam about collaboration opportunities, sector trends, and exploring food in Toronto.

Ameeta is a CPA, CA with over 20 years of regulatory, compliance, audit, risk and international work experience. Ameeta joined SVX in 2015 where she oversees compliance with relevant laws and regulations, as well as governance and financial operations. Ask her about finance, compliance, karate and raising 3 boys!

Kevin is a serial entrepreneur with a background in technology and management consulting. He leads the Fund Design and Management practice at SVX as well as heading up the SVX US Operations. Ask Kevin about raising capital, creating an investment fund, or pretty much anything related to Disney.

James works with people, places, and partnerships to foster civic participation, promote equitable urbanism, and grow our social economy. He leads the advisory team at SVX, which helps organizations raise or invest impact capital. Ask him about advancing social equity through investments and philanthropy, experiential learning programs, and urban design.

Wali is a MBET graduate from the University of Waterloo. His love for helping others led him to support the growth of impact investing. He works as the Finance Manager at SVX. Ask him about analysis, problem solving, financial processes, innovation, business improvement, soccer, space, architecture, and dinosaurs.

A graduate of UBC in Philosophy and Political Science, Helen pursued the goal of making a positive impact in several sectors before landing in impact investment. She joined SVX to create knowledge products and various other marketing projects. Ask her about writing, web and graphic design, and caring for houseplants!

Bethel is a Mississauga-based student at the University of Toronto specializing in Management, driven to advance economic equity and build resilient funding pathways for community-led projects. Her background includes work with Global Affairs Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, spanning consulting, market research, and impact analysis. At SVX, she supports the team across a range of advisory, and impact work. Some of her favourite interests are creative writing, theatre, and music. (edited) 

Noa is a second-year Rotman Commerce student at the University of Toronto, specializing in Finance and Economics with a Focus in Data Science. She has developed marketing experience through her involvement in student organizations and previously worked as a consultant for a health-tech startup. At SVX, Noa supports marketing and communications initiatives, helping to engage and connect with external audiences. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, cooking, and drawing.

Diem, an MBA graduate from Ivey Business School, has had various roles across the venture capital landscape. She now channels her expertise on driving impactful innovation at SVX, where she designs and manages funds aimed at generating positive outcomes. When she’s not shaping the future of investment, Diem can be found energizing her days with indoor cycling and curating music playlists.

Paula has rich experience in alternative assets and private equity. She found a life purpose working in impact investing. At SVX she is a Project Manager in Colombia. Ask Paula about alternative assets, impact investment in Colombia, and hairstyling.

Mizan is an Analyst with experience in private investment research and impact measurement. He holds a BCom from McGill University, specializing in Managing for Sustainability and Finance. Prior to joining SVX, Mizan held roles at Boann Social Impact and Genus Capital Management, where he supported due diligence and blended finance strategy. He now supports the Advisory Services team in helping social purpose organizations and funds navigate impact investment opportunities.

Jasmine is an Information Technology graduate with experience in creating and supporting platforms servicing different business streams. At SVX, Jasmine supports SVX’s internal and external-facing digital platforms and technology systems. Ask her about technical admin, robotic process automation or cooking.

Gabby is a Creative Industries graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University. A previous start-up founder, Gabby has 4+ years of experience in the Canadian startup ecosystem. At SVX, Gabby oversees outbound marketing and communication strategies and activities. Ask her about aquarium-keeping and scriptwriting.

Zaira is an economist holding a master’s degree in International Affairs with over 10 years of experience in the non-governmental organization sector. There, she promoted the social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities, women, and youth. Additionally, Zaira is an entrepreneur in the services sector. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling and discovering new restaurants!

Laura is the Founder and Director of Purpose of SVX Mexico with experience in investment banking.
Ask her about building a regenerative economy and being an entrepreneurial mom.

Stevie is the Executive Director and Partner with experience in social finance and business development. Ask her about investing with a gender perspective and hiking.

Lia is an Associate leading on Education, Community and Communication with experience in international development, education and project management.
Ask her about creating community, travelling and teaching.

Miriam leads on administration and accounting, with experience in banking and early stage companies. She loves reading and enjoying time with her family.

Aaron is a Finance and Banking student, with experience in social entrepreneurship and focus on rural areas dependent on agricultural activities. Ask him about technology and its application for problem solving.

Héctor is a Business Administration student with a specialization in finance and experience in project management and organization of student events. Ask him about leadership and impact investing.

Erick is an Associate consultant with experience in finance and data analysis. Ask him about achieving a paradigm shift in investments and ensuring sustainable development.

Pablo is an Associate with experience in corporate banking and equity analysis. Ask him about environment, economic inclusion, poverty alleviation and animal welfare.

Brian is an attorney with over twenty-five years of experience working for nonprofits, start-ups, and publicly-traded companies. As a principal of Cutting Edge Counsel, Brian’s work is now focused on direct public offerings, entity structuring, and community capital strategies that help build a more equitable economy.

Kim specializes in developing community capital raising strategies for impact funds, social enterprises, cooperatives and nonprofits. She works primarily on investment offerings that can be publicly offered and that are open broadly to her client’s community members and supporters.

Farah’s role at SVX US is to foster community and support for impact organizations, businesses, and funds using the SVX US platform and resources.
Farah is a social entrepreneur, connector and chef. Her background spans start-up support, program management and communications. She holds an M.A. from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, a B.A. from McGill University – and usually, a cat in her lap.

Grace Lee Reynolds is the CEO of MaRS Discovery District, where she leads one of the world’s most influential innovation hubs.

At MaRS, Grace oversees the teams, partnerships and infrastructure that help science- and technology-based ventures scale their breakthroughs. Under her leadership, MaRS supports founders working on solutions in health, climate and emerging technologies by connecting them with the capital, customers, talent and resources they need for commercial success.

Robert is responsible for domestic and international business development activities for TSX and TSXV; including the Beijing office and TSX and TSXV’s presence in the United Kingdom and Israel.

Lina is the catalyst behind VERGE Capital, a community-led collaborative that creates local investment for local impact in London and Southwestern Ontario. Since 2012, Lina has been instrumental in bringing together key community stakeholders to create a strong ecosystem for local impact investing.

Kevin was previously the Executive Vice President of Canada Overseas Investments Limited, as well as previously responsible for Corporate Strategy at the TMX Group for ten years, having worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company for the three years prior. He also serves on the boards of Central Wire Industries, the AGO Foundation, the CAMH Foundation, and reBOOT Canada.

Raj has an active legal practice that is focused on advising public and private companies in high-growth sectors (TMT, energy and agriculture), mid-market investment banks, venture capital funds and family offices. Raj is currently a mentor with SuperCharger Accelerator, a leading fintech accelerator in Asia with offices in both Hong Kong and Malaysia.