Team
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ADAM JAGELEWSKI
Co-Founder and Executive LeadAs head of the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing, Adam works with top executives and senior government officials on new funding and investment strategies, helping deploy more than $170 million for social impact over the last decade. He has helped pioneered social impact bonds in Canada and is an authority on social impact-focused financial products, […]
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KIA KAVOOSI
Senior ManagerKia advises on impact investing strategies, while also structuring social finance transactions for governments, financial institutions, foundations, NGOs, and non-profits. Kia started his career working at Goldman Sachs, Macquarie, and Next Capital. He also has experience working with early-stage startups in the legal tech, nanotech and health sectors. Kia received his MBA from the University […]
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JASON SUKHRAM
Senior ManagerJason works to help the Capital Advisory Team advise clients from the private, public and non-profit sectors on conceptualizing, structuring and implementing impact investing strategies. Prior to joining MaRS, he worked to build and finance social enterprises with the Clinton Foundation’s poverty alleviation initiative from New York, while also spending time on the ground with […]
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SHANNON WONG
ManagerShannon specializes in developing and advising on impact investment tools and strategies, and has led projects across newcomer employment, early childhood education, carbon emissions reduction, and innovative finance. Prior to joining MaRS, Shannon was an associate with Bridge Investment Group in New York City. She graduated with a B.A. in international relations and political economy […]
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JOSH SMITH
Senior AssociateJosh advises on impact investing strategies and social finance transactions for governments, financial institutions, foundations, NGOs, and non-profits. Prior to joining MaRS, he worked at KPMG Australia in their Global Strategy Group as a Manager, where he advised governments, corporates, and financial institutions on strategy, deals, and operations. He received his BCom from the Smith […]