Paul Lacerte is a member of the Nadleh Whut’en Band and belongs to the Carrier First Nation in northern BC. He served as the Provincial CEO for the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres for 20 years. In 2011, Paul and his daughter Raven co-founded the Moose Hide Campaign, a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men working to end violence against women and children. Since then, over 2 Million Moose Hide pins have been distributed and the Campaign has spread to over 2,000 communities and organizations across Canada. Paul is a Managing Partner with Raven Indigenous Capital Partners (the first Indigenous owned financial intermediary in Canada), the former Vice-Chair of the Vancouver Foundation Board of Directors, the former Board Chair for Reconciliation Canada, and a former representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. He was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2014.

Dr. Majerbi is an associate professor of finance at Gustavson School of Business, and Director of the Impact Investing Hub at University of Victoria. Her recent research focuses on ESG, impact investing, climate-related financial risks and community energy transitions. She currently leads the business and finance innovation research area of the Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) initiative, a multidisciplinary, multipartners project dedicated to collaborating with communities to co-create equitable and resilient clean energy solutions that strengthen local economies. She is a recipient of multiple awards for research, teaching and community engagement, including BC Cleantech Educator of Year and Canada Clean50 Award.

Kelly (she/her) brings the strengths of her ancestry to her work as a leader. Through 30 years of on-the-ground engagement, Kelly came to see relational breakdown as the central barrier to meaningful change and came to understand that revitalizing and centering Indigenous ways is key to turning this around. She co-founded IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT as a means of supporting natural champions in communities to better respond to the impacts of colonization.

Kelly is focused on the role of relationships in systems change and is sought out for her capacity to help deepen relations at a time when building connections across differences is essential. She has a BSW, MA, Executive Coaching Certification, and extensive training in creative facilitation through Partners for Youth Empowerment (PYE Global). She lives on her family’s ancestral homelands on the Blind Creek Indian Reserve in unceded syilx territory in the Similkameen Valley.

Thi Dao (she/her) is a social purpose leader focused on strengthening organizational resilience in the social impact sector through capacity building, systems thinking, and meaningful partnerships that run deep. She is the Director of Engagement Strategy at Technology Helps, supporting social purpose organizations through digital transformation and operational support. A former Director of Partnerships at Future of Good, Thi is also a board member at Purppl and co-host of Connect Money Impact, where she brings people together around bold ideas and shared purpose.

Andrew Greer is the Managing Director at Purppl. He’s been working in social enterprise and community development for 10+ years. He’s also the BC Interior Lead, board member, and co-owner at Thrive Impact Fund. In the past, Andrew held several roles with Accelerate Okanagan, supporting tech companies through entrepreneurial development programs in the Okanagan and throughout BC. He is also a former top Canadian sales manager for Xerox. He has diverse experience working in, starting, and serving as a Board member to nonprofits, co-ops, and social enterprises. As a specialist at Purppl, he likes to spend time with leaders on impact strategy, impact measurement, business model and revenue development, and governance structures.

Cody Lowry is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and devoted family man who values authentic connection and collaboration. As Director of Business Development for Chandos Construction in Kelowna, Cody plays a key role in supporting clients’ visions, empowering teams, and fostering a strong, inclusive corporate culture. Chandos is a national technical builder at the forefront of innovation and social impact in the Canadian construction industry. As the largest B-Corp Certified contractor in North America and 100% employee-owned, Chandos is committed to building a better world through inclusive hiring, sustainability, and community-driven values.

Aaron brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the community foundation sector, earning national recognition for his dedication and innovative approach to community impact. He is a sought-after speaker, advocating for the evolution of impact strategies within community foundations on the national stage.

Under Aaron’s guidance, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS) has emerged as a national leader in impact investing, innovative grant-making, and pioneering new tools for community impact. Since joining CFSOS in 2009 as its first full-time employee, Aaron has driven the Foundation’s growth by more than tenfold. He takes immense pride in the exceptional team he collaborates with daily and the remarkable achievement of zero staff turnover during his tenure.

Aaron is a devoted father to two outstanding young men, both studying at UBC Vancouver, and has been happily married since 2003.”
Emily (she/her) is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) with a BA in Political Science, and holds her ICD.D. She has 20+ years of experience working in the public, non-profit and private sectors. Emily brings tenacity, flexibility, a sense of humour and a genuine love of people to her work. Her critical thinking, risk management, communication and leadership skills make her an asset to any team, and are supported by a solutions focus and a people-centered approach to problem solving.

Mark brings extensive experience in project design and entitlement, strategic planning, debt and equity financing, and portfolio management. Having lived and worked in three countries in Asia, as well as on projects across North America, Mark’s role has often involved building consensus among many stakeholders.

Brian works at the intersection of community, finance, and innovation, where he’s helped design and launch multiple social finance and impact investment vehicles now capitalizing social purpose organizations across Canada.

He is also the co-founder of Persephone Brewing Company — affectionately known as The Beer Farm — a Certified B Corp that pioneered regenerative agriculture and social enterprise in the craft beer industry. Located on a working farm in British Columbia, Persephone is also Bee Friendly and Salmon Safe certified, and known for its award-winning beer and grassroots activism.

Today, Brian serves as Managing Director of Engagement and Market Development at Boann Social Impact, one of three federal wholesalers of Canada’s $755M Social Finance Fund. His team is responsible for identifying and developing investment-ready social finance intermediaries and social purpose organizations nationwide — with a strong focus on equity, systems change, and catalytic capital.