With over 30 years of financial services experience, Cheryl brings a broad skill set from her roles across asset management, capital markets, human resources and domestic banking. In her current role as Vice President, National Accounts at Dynamic Funds, Cheryl is responsible for strategic management of a portfolio of industry leading clients. In 2013, Cheryl travelled to Africa where she spent time with the founders of a number of volunteer organizations.

David has more than 3 decades experience in the investment management industry. He is Chairman of Russell Investments Canada Ltd., where he served as President and CEO from 2010 to 2017. He continues to work in an advisory capacity with a select number of investment companies. Among his not-for-profit engagements, he is currently Chairman of The Peter Cundill Foundation, a Bermuda-based purpose trust with a mission to improve the wellbeing of young people and is a board member at McMaster University

John has over 30 years in the software and environmental industries. He has held executive positions at Environmental Software Associates, Atrion International, Intelex Technologies and most recently Security Compass. Additionally, John has co-authored seven books on environmental issues. His latest book was entitled “Good to Green: Managing Business Risks and Opportunities”.

Madeline Klimek is an Associate with McMillan’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Madeline brings considerable experience in international affairs, having completed two Master’s degrees in international history. She was an active volunteer and leader and helped establish the McMillan LLP-Western Law Mentorship Program. This mentorship program pairs McMillan lawyers with law students from BIPOC, racialized communities, and first-generation university students.
Skilled in critical analysis and public speaking, she was involved in mooting competitions and was a legal affairs intern at Canadian Red Cross.
Madeline holds a JD from the University of Western Ontario and two Master’s degrees in international history from Columbia University and The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Shawn Holden Cheung is the Founder and CEO of Raising The Village. Since 2005, Shawn has been focused on improving livelihoods and finding solutions to the problem of ultra poverty in rural Uganda. Shawn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from McMaster University, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Read more of Shawn’s story here.

Tom has over 24 years of professional experience as an operator, investor and advisor in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds. His current advisory work includes engaging clients on what’s possible with their philanthropic and impact investing resources, advising portfolio companies on building impactful +sustainable organizations, and advancing the field of social entrepreneurship. He received his Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and economics from Boston College.

Vanessa has spent two-decades in progressively senior roles spanning corporate finance, strategy and operations at PwC and TD Bank Financial Group. She is currently the CEO & President of McCarthy Uniforms, where she is successfully leading a turnaround and transformation strategy. She is exceptionally passionate about innovation, is active in her community and participates in a number of organizations that support the advancement of women and girls.  Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and a Chartered Accountant designation.

Viraj Desai’s 25 years+ management and consulting experience spans leadership and consulting roles in healthcare organizations, in Deloitte’s Strategy and Operations consulting practice and at her own consulting company “CIM Professional Services Inc”. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, operational and program reviews and corporate performance measurement across industry areas including public sector, retail, infrastructure, and telecommunications. Viraj currently sits on the Board of a large regional healthcare facility. She also provides mentorship to entrepreneurs with mental health challenges as part of a Rotman program. Viraj was born in Uganda. This combined with her familiarity with the developing world and her vast business experience led her to join the RTV Board.