We envision a world where people work together, pooling their resources, to realize and benefit from a democratic, 100% renewable energy economy.
Our Mission
To provide an authoritative voice on the measurable benefits of democratically owned renewable energy projects as a resource to the public and policy makers.
Mary Warner
Co-Executive Director, Finance & Operations
Mary is responsible for overseeing the administration and accounting for TREC and its associated organizations. Mary has a BA in Sociology and Global Studies from Laurier and completed the International Project Management Post-Grad program at Humber College, where she discovered her interest in bookkeeping, budgeting and financial reporting. In her spare time Mary loves getting outdoors and biking with her two young girls.
416.977.5093 Ext. 2440 mary@trec.on.ca
Ryan Collins-Swartz
Co-Executive Director, Business Growth & Partnerships
Ryan is dedicated to building inclusive financial systems that engage the transformative power of community. As the Co-Executive Director of Tapestry, he supports organizations across Canada to raise impact investment using an innovative tool called community bonds. 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.
416.977.5093 Ext. 6 ryan@trec.on.ca
Sanderson Dear
Investment Operations Lead
Sanderson supports our services team in managing data and paperwork on behalf of our clients. He comes to TREC with a background managing the record label Stasis Recordings, and a strong interest in social and environmental causes. His downtime activities include writing and listening to music.
416.977.5093 Ext. 2350 sanderson@trec.on.ca
Jennifer Bryan
Director of Campaigns
Jennifer believes that social finance creates healthy vibrant communities. At Tapestry, she assists organizations in structuring effective community bond campaigns and building a strong investor and supporter base to raise funds for projects that make an impact. She has many years of sales and marketing experience in renewable energy, environment, arts and the nonprofit sector.
416.977.5093 Ext. 2510 Jennifer@tapestrycapital.ca
Satyameet Singh
Senior Campaign Manager
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, applying his business school knowledge to use and keeping the spirits high.
416.977.5093 Ext. 2530 Satyameet@tapestrycapital.ca
Heather Watt-Kapitain
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.
416.977.5093 heather@tapestrycapital.ca
Karen Scottie
Human Resources & Administration Manager
Karen has a wealth of experience in office administration and finance, and is bringing those skills to support the TREC family. In her spare time she like to ride her bike along the lakefront and run in the woods.
416.977.5093 Ext. 2480 karen@trec.on.ca
Kate O’Coin
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 the co-ops in the TREC family. In an alternate universe Kate produces animated short films for children’s television.
416.977.5093 Ext. 2250 kate@trec.on.ca
Ebosetale Ogedegbe
Bookkeeping & Admin Coordinator
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 and the co-ops in the TREC family in managing 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.
416.977.5093 ebosetale@trec.on.ca
Marina Eckersley
Campaign Manager
Marina comes to Tapestry as a campaign coordinator with a wide range of professional experience in client services, communications and marketing in the music industry, politics and journalism. She has been called “the queen of structured fun” and strongly believes that every party has a good plan. In her personal life, Marina enjoys yoga, cooking and camping with a detailed plan and a shared Google Sheet.
416.977.5093 marina@tapestrycapital.ca
Kyle Zhang
Growth & Impact Associate
Kyle supports business development at Tapestry. Since graduating from York University with a degree in Finance, he has held various roles in the social impact sector including strategy, fundraising, impact measurement, and community engagement. Kyle is eager to learn more about the social finance space and leverage his skillset to help Tapestry achieve scaled impact.
416.977.5093 kyle@tapestrycapital.ca
Suzanne Faiza
Knowledge Lead
Suzanne is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto’s Masters of Science in Planning. As Knowledge Lead, Suzanne researches community bonds and their application. In particular, Suzanne works to scale the use of community bonds by building awareness of the model through knowledge mobilization, translation and generation. Outside of Tapestry, Suzanne loves to sing, weave, climb and bike.
416.977.5093 suzanne@tapestrycapital.ca
Ashley McFarlane
Investment Associate
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.
416.977.5093 ashley@tapestrycapital.ca
Kylie Adair
Communications Lead
Kylie leads communications and marketing for Tapestry. With a background in journalism covering the social purpose sector, Kylie is keen to spread the word about community finance and its potential to change our economic systems for the better. Outside of work, Kylie loves reading, cooking, and making pottery.
416.977.5093 kylie@tapestrycapital.ca
Chris Mohan
Systems Analyst
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.
416.977.5093 chris@tapestrycapital.ca
Nicholas Cardelli
Campaign Coordinator
Nicholas joins Tapestry as a Campaign Coordinator, with 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.
416.977.5093 nicholas@tapestrycapital.ca
Our Board Members
Bill Jones, P. Eng. – Co-Chair
Bill researched wise residential energy use in Ontario Hydro, and advocates for it in retirement. He also advocates for employee benefit security as a Director of his union’s Pensioners’ Chapter, and elsewhere.
Homaira Siddiqui EIT, MESc., CEM
Homaira provides advisory services to a diverse set of clients helping them navigate pathways towards a decarbonized, distributed and resilient energy future. She enjoys supporting communities in mobilizing funds and resources to help establish local, resilient structures and tools for unlocking a value-driven, optimal and sustainable range of solutions.
Steve Kuwahara LL.B, MBA
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.
Rebecca Black, MES
Rebecca is the founder of Black Current Marketing, a communications consultancy that works exclusively with companies and organizations developing low carbon solutions to climate change. She is also Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the capacity-building non-profit Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE).
Adam Singer
Adam is a strategy consultant based at McKinsey & Company’s Toronto office, where he leverages his cross-sector experience to translate insights into action. He holds a dual MBA & Master of Global Affairs from the University of Toronto.
Bobby Thakolkaran, MBA, JD
Bobby is a strategist at RBC 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 commmunity.
Justin Sweeney
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.
Brian Iler, LLB – Secretary
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.
Stephanie Rebello
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.
Mritunjay Sinha
A social entrepreneur and an investor, Mritunjay (MJ) helped build a multi-million dollar micro-loan portfolio in rural India and helped create a co-operative that served over 200 entrepreneurs. For the last few years MJ has worked in impact and responsible investing. MJ’s passion for social change is complemented by his experience in capital markets, corporate strategy and global health.