Actively believing we can change the world; that is where we start.
We have ideas, we help others with their ideas, and we launch stuff, real stuff that helps people create, innovate, build and generally make things better.
This is who we are.
STAFF
Seth Asimakos, GM and Co-Founder
seth@loanfund.ca
Before the Loan Fund, Seth traveled and worked in Latin America, planted trees across Canada, and arriving in Saint John, worked in newcomer settlement. In 1997, he learned about micro-lending and pitched the idea to key stakeholders, and the idea was launched. His passion has been creating opportunity through 'social' enterprise, building a culture of entrepreneurship, and generally striving to create positive change.
Christina Allain, Enterprise Development Officer
christina@loanfund.ca
Christina is a foodie. She is secretary of the National Food group and has travlled around the world learning about good food. She is also passionate about enterprise, having developed her own blog and coming from a fishing family. She loves working with individuals who have ideas and want to launch a business.
Liann Bishop, Financial Officer
liann@loanfund.ca
Liann Bishop is a soccer and hockey mom, who also works at the Loan Fund as the Financial Officer. Besides looking after our books, she also created the community tax program for clients who need help at tax season.
Gary Flanagan, Money Matter$ Coordinator
gary@loanfund.ca
Gary is a person who puts the principles of financial literacy in practice in his personal life. A few years ago he and his wife realized they needed to get control of their finances. They did, aggressively paying down debt and then putting away money for things they really wanted. To make it all worth while, they make sure they go somewhere to celebrate each year! Gary brings this first hand knowledge to his work as the Coordinator of Money Matter$.
BOARD
Terrry Conrod, Co-Chair
Lecturer, UNBSJ
Owner and Consultant, Conrod Strategic Business Consulting
Rhoda Welshman, Co-Chair
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Owner and Event Cooridinator, Reaction Events
Donna Mazerolle, Treasurer
Owner, Donna Mazerolle Chartered Professional Accountants
Tim McLaughlin, Secretary
Lawyer, McInnis Cooper
Joanna Killen
CEO, Momentum
Ries van Beek
Entrepreneurship Teacher, Saint Malachy's High School
Coordinator, Centre for Entrepreneurship Program, ASD-South
Steve Daley
Retired Product Development and Sales, Innovatia
Tanya Chapman
Principal, The Chapman Group
OTHER VOLUNTEERS
Robert Boyce
Robert Boyce Architect
Help Support the Loan Fund
Donations and investments help finance skill building, enterprise development, employment creation and neighbourhood renewal. Volunteers can help with networking, opportunity development, marketing, mentorship, accounting, strategy, and vision.
