We’re dedicated to community finance
Located across Canada, our team brings a diversity of experiences to the community finance ecosystem. From traditional finance and compliance to policy advocacy, marketing strategy and beyond, we love working together toward a common goal: a fairer financing system for community-led projects.
Team Tapestry
Get to know the people behind the impact.
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Ashley McFarlane (She/Her)
Investment Analyst
Ashley comes to Tapestry with a degree in Commerce with a concentration in Information Systems and background in banking and client services. She has always had an interest in finance and social causes and is eager to learn more about the social finance space and the impact of community bonds. As Investment Associate she supports investment management services and provides investment administration to all clients and their investors. Outside of work she enjoys keeping active, reading, and travelling as much as she can with friends and family.
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Chris Mohan (He/Him)
Product Manager
Chris comes to Tapestry with a background in business administration and software engineering. He is excited to be working with the Tapestry team to leverage new technological tools to make investing easier for community bond issuers and investors. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, riding his bike, and volunteering as a bike mechanic at Charlie’s FreeWheels.
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Ebose Ogedegbe (She/Her)
Bookkeeper & Finance Specialist
After spending 11 years as a Professional Accountant in the University of Benin in Nigeria, and gaining a wealth of experience, Ebosetale (Ebose) is bringing those skills to support the Finance team in managing the payables, receivables, and other admin support as needed. In her spare time, she likes to watch movies and play board games with her two young sons.
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Fabian Bastiampillai (He/Him)
Investment Associate
With a background in financial administration in the traditional finance sector, Fabian joined Tapestry to help build a more accessible and community-driven financing ecosystem. As an Investment Associate, he works directly on investment administration and operational support for community bond offerings across Canada. In his spare time, Fabian loves going for runs and reading.
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Heather Watt-Kapitain (She/Her)
Campaign Manager
A strong believer in the power of community, Heather is thrilled to bring her background in social finance, facilitation, and leadership coaching to Tapestry. Working with purpose driven organizations and supporting them in reaching their community investment and social impact goals makes coming to work easy. Outside of Tapestry, Heather enjoys cooking, reading, biking and hiking in the woods with her dogs, kids and husband.
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Jasleen Bahia (She/Her)
Marketing & Communications Associate
Jasleen is passionate about community-led initiatives that create lasting, positive impact. She joins Tapestry with experience in social finance, public policy, and grassroots nonprofit work. As Marketing & Communications Associate, Jasleen builds awareness and understanding of community bonds as a tool for social impact. Outside of work, she volunteers with youth programs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, enjoys reading, and loves spending time outdoors on the West Coast.
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Joy Duncan (She/Her)
Financial Analyst
Joy is passionate about using her financial expertise to support organizations creating positive, lasting change. She is a Certified Professional Accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and technology. Her professional journey has been rooted in real estate and community-driven organizations. As a Financial Analyst, Joy applies her analytical skills and professional insight to ensure issuers are equipped with sound financial models. She is eager to contribute to financial systems that empower communities and create sustainable impact.
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Julian Knight (He/Him)
Growth Associate
Julian is on the Growth & Development team at Tapestry Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from McGill University, and has held roles across the entrepreneurial ecosystem and in venture capital, with a particular focus on climate tech. Drawing on his experience in environmental finance, Julian is passionate about advancing social finance by driving innovation in modern capital markets through the democratization of community bonds.
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Karen Scottie (They/Them)
Human Resources & Admin Manager
Karen is Tapestry’s Human Resources and Admin Manager. Karen brings a wealth of experience in administration and finance, and has worked throughout their career to support teams in creating social and environmental impact.
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Kate O’Coin (She/Her)
Finance Coordinator
After spending a number of years in the music industry, Kate returned to school to pursue a degree in Mathematics and Linguistics at the University of Toronto. She now takes care of payables and receivables for Tapestry, as well as a number of other organizations supported by Tapestry’s parent organization, TREC.
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Kyle Zhang (He/Him)
Growth Manager
Kyle is a Growth Manager at Tapestry Community Capital, where he leads business development and growth initiatives that expand access to community finance. He brings experience across the social impact sector spanning strategy, fundraising, impact measurement, and community engagement. A graduate of York University with a degree in Finance, Kyle combines financial expertise with a strong understanding of the nonprofit sector to help organizations access capital and advance community-focused projects.
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Kylie Adair (She/Her)
Marketing & Communications Manager
Kylie leads communications and marketing for Tapestry. With a background in journalism covering the social purpose sector and a degree in Journalism and Human Rights from Carleton University, Kylie is keen to spread the word about community finance and its potential to change our economic systems for the better.
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Leo Drori (He/Him)
Acting Chief Compliance Officer
With over 30 years of related work experience in the financial services industry, Leo has focused his career in compliance, executive management, directorship and corporate governance with various Canadian and USA securities firms and regulators such as Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In addition to serving as a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Leo has also held multiple senior management roles such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO).
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Nikhil Kelkar
HR & Admin Coordinator
Nikhil holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. His passion for people and culture led him to transition into Human Resources. With over three years of corporate experience, he is dedicated to enhancing the employee experience and fostering a positive workplace culture. Outside of work, he enjoys healthy living, fitness, and caring for tropical houseplants.
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Nick Yeo (He/Him)
Director of Client Services
Nick Yeo is the Director of Client Services and leads the team that directly supports organizations through the phases of their community bond raise campaign. With over two decades of experience working in the non-profit and charitable sector, he brings an entrepreneurial and strategic lens to enhancing client experiences, improving internal processes and establishing data-driven decision-making practices. He holds a Master in Philanthropy and Non-profit Leadership from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Arts, Joint Honours in History and Philosophy from McGill University. He’s an avid reader, enjoys cooking and spending quality time with his family.
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Yetunde Osanyin (She/Her)
Chief Compliance Officer
Yetunde is responsible for implementing compliance systems and establishing policies and procedures to strengthen Tapestry’s compliance function. She is a CFA Charter holder, with over a decade experience in corporate finance and social impact investing. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, sharing knowledge and spending time with family.
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Mary Warner (She/Her)
Co-Executive Director
Mary is responsible for overseeing administration and accounting for Tapestry. Mary has her post-graduate degree in International Project Management and a love of bookkeeping, budgeting and financial reporting.
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Nicholas Cardelli (He/Him)
Campaign Manager
Nicholas has experience in business operations, client services, and board experience in the not-for-profit sector. Nicholas is passionate about community development initiatives, particularly related to sustainable agriculture, food systems, and conservation. In his personal life, Nicholas enjoys cooking, gardening, and a variety of outdoor activities.
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Ryan Collins-Swartz (He/Him)
Co-Executive Director
Ryan is dedicated to building inclusive financial systems that engage the transformative power of community. His professional journey has focused on the intersections between real estate, community economic development, and impact investing. He is a Board Member at Saintlo (formerly Hosteling International Canada), a co-founding member of the Palestine Impact Collective, and an advisor to several social purpose real estate initiatives. Ryan holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School & Rotterdam School of Management.
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Sanderson Dear (He/Him)
Investment Operations Lead
Sanderson supports Tapestry’s community investor services, ensuring secure data management and investment processing. Sanderson has a strong interest in social and environmental causes.
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Satyameet Singh (He/Him)
Senior Campaign Advisor
Satyameet (Sattu) believes that people want to do good when given an opportunity. As part of Tapestry’s campaign team, he supports clients in reaching their investment goals and bringing their meaningful projects to life. With a decade of experience in sales, marketing and program management at We, Schulich School of Business and Good Foot Delivery, he loves meeting targets, putting his business school knowledge to use and keeping spirits high.
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Stephanie Pinnington (She/Her)
Director of Growth & Partnerships
Stephanie Pinnington is the Director of Growth and Partnerships at Tapestry Community Capital, where she leads business development, marketing and communications, and policy advocacy. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Queen’s University and a Master of Environmental Studies from York University. Her career centered around a strong commitment to sustainability, community empowerment, and innovative approaches to finance and development.
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Suzanne Faiza (She/Her)
Policy & Research Manager
Suzanne is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Masters of Science in Planning. As Policy & Research Manager, Suzanne researches community bonds and their application and leads Tapestry’s advocacy efforts. Outside of Tapestry, Suzanne loves to sing, weave, climb and bike.
Join our growing team
Want to use your skills toward economic change? Interested in supporting community organizations at scale? Check out job openings at Tapestry.
Our board
As a nonprofit, Tapestry is governed and supported by a group of passionate industry experts.
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Bobby Thakolkaran, MBA, JD
Chair
Bobby is a strategist focused on solving challenging problems. In his former life, he was a litigator. Bobby is passionate about mentorship and driving positive change within organizations and in the community.
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Brian Iler, LLB
Brian is a founding partner of Iler Campbell LLP, an innovative law firm with a primary focus on providing legal services and advice to Ontario’s charities, co-operatives, and non-profits.
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Mritunjay Sinha, B. Eng, MBA (He/Him)
MJ Sinha is a responsible impact investment consultant with extensive experience volunteering and working for nonprofits, foundations, and family offices throughout Canada and abroad. An engineer and MBA by education, and an investor by profession, MJ hopes to use his skills and experiences to help build a fair, just, and equitable world. Over the last decade, MJ has worked with Canadian and international asset owners across all aspects of the investment lifecycle.
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Justin Sweeney (He/Him)
Justin Sweeney is a community finance consultant helping place-based and purpose-driven financial intermediaries succeed through expertise in administrative design, capacity building, and fractional administration services.
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Stephanie Rebello (She/Her)
Stephanie is a design researcher and strategist specializing in sustainability. Currently leading the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy at AIR MILES, she is focused on building equitable and inclusive communities, products and services.
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Steve Kuwahara (He/Him)
Steve retired in December 2023 after a 30-year career with CIBC. He has extensive commercial banking and corporate finance experience, and has advised a broad range of public sector and not-for-profit organizations, as well as for-profit businesses. Steve has an LL.B from Western University and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business.