Team

CEO

Matthew is a Canadian public policy leader. For over 25 years, he has designed and implemented public policy solutions that work in practice and has advised governments, organizations and elected leaders on ways to improve economic, social and democratic outcomes. Matthew is a former deputy minister with the governments of Canada and Ontario, and was the founding Director of the Mowat Centre, a public policy think tank at the University of Toronto. Most recently he was a Visiting Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and a Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group. Matthew received a B.A. from McGill University, a Ph.D. from the l’Université de Montréal and an ICD.D from the Rotman School of Management.

Director, Partnerships

Judy works with our private, public and non-profit partners within workforce development. With experience in all three sectors, she is able to bridge gaps in communication, incentives and objectives of all stakeholders. Having managed national recruitment and retention programs for employers across Canada, Judy has extensive knowledge in employer engagement skills training, and diversity and inclusion. She led SCP’s partnerships with the Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia governments on demand-led employment and training systems, and worked with the Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation and Metcalf Foundation’s Toronto Sector Skills Academy. Currently she is supporting the work of partners on workforce development projects across various sectors and population groups. Judy holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario.

Director, Policy

Dan leads our research and policy work on employee ownership in addition to managing SCP’s longer-term policy agenda with an overall objective of broadening opportunity by reducing the power of financial and corporate interests. He has previously led a diverse range of policy files in government as both a political staffer and civil servant, and served as a senior economic advisor to a former Premier of Ontario and Minister of Finance. Dan holds a BA in Political Science from Huron University College and an MPA from Queen’s University.

Director, Communications

A seasoned media and communications strategist, Katherine spent over two decades advancing high-profile brands and issues within the scientific, health and social impact sectors before joining SCP in 2024. A former investigative journalist at CTV News, Katherine’s work has been recognized with several journalism and cause marketing awards. A self-professed word nerd, she writes, edits and develops award-winning PR, communications and marketing campaigns that are rooted in evidence and tell meaningful stories. She consistently delivers messages that cut through the noise, resonate with diverse audiences and inspire community action. Katherine holds a degree in English from Queen’s University and a Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University.

Chief of Staff

Joanna supports our executive team and manages our project work. With over 10 years of experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Joanna is passionate about improving organizational processes, delivering high-quality programs, and advancing equity and inclusion in Canada. Joanna has built companies from the ground up, contributed to a public listing on the TSX and led the creation of a board diversity program which won the Governance Professionals of Canada’s 2023 Excellence in Governance Award (DEI category). Joanna holds a BA Hons. from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Professional in Investor Relations with Ivey Business School at Western University.

Policy Manager

Michelle supports our research and policy work. Her professional experience spans the private, public and non-profit sectors, with a focus on social impact, strategy development and change management. She started her career in consulting before moving to the Ontario government, where she spent five years working to cultivate a robust social enterprise ecosystem. Michelle also worked with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada facilitating collaboration and mergers within and across both organizations. Most recently, she worked at the City of Toronto, managing technology transformation initiatives. Michelle holds a BA in Arts and Business from the University of Waterloo and a Masters of Global Affairs from the University of Toronto’s Munk School.

Impact Investment and Operation Manager

Emiko manages our finances and operations, making sure everything in the office runs smoothly. With an interest in leveraging capital for social good from sustainable finance to charitable donations, she also conducts research and due diligence on impact investments. Emiko was previously an office manager for a health food company in Toronto, and before moving to Canada she worked for major investment banks in Japan. Emiko holds a BA in Law from Ritsumeikan University in Japan, studied business and management in France, and received an MFin from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University.

Founder

Bill founded Social Capital Partners in 2001, and has been one of the leading voices in promoting social finance in Canada. He also sits on a variety of boards and advisory boards for social enterprises and community organizations. Bill previously spent 20 years in the private sector, primarily as CEO of Hamilton Computers and Optel Communications Corp (later Axxent). He holds an Honours BA from the University of Toronto, an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and is a Chartered Accountant. In 2013, Bill was appointed as a member of the Order of Canada for his achievements as a social entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Chair

Jon was Managing Director of SCP from 2017-2023, leading the transition to our Ownership Agenda. He spent most of his career in the private sector before joining SCP, founding and growing successful companies in both Canada and Australia. Jon co-founded both Save Small Business and the Canadian Employee Ownership Coalition. Jon was first introduced to SCP when Bill supported a volunteer entrepreneurship project he was leading in Kenya in 2008. He received a BA from Queen’s University and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University.