Our Staff Team, Fellows & Advisors
Meet our Staff Team
Arti Freeman
President & CEO
Arti is a visionary, people-centered leader who inspires growth through bold ideas, strategic foresight, and a culture of positivity. She excels at building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and connecting ideas and people to drive organizational success.
Abby Wong
Manager, Strategic & Granting Projects
Abby blends strategy with a deep sense of purpose, using her strong communication skills to connect people and ideas for greater impact. A skilled project manager and energized by building relationships, she thrives in dynamic environments where collaboration and meaningful outcomes go hand in hand.
Angela Lee
Grants & Administrative Assistant
Angela is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who ensures nothing falls through the cracks, guiding projects with precision and care. With empathy, patience, and a collaborative spirit, she fosters harmony while keeping teams coordinated and tasks on track.
Dana Decent
Program Director, Climate & Health
Dana is a skilled relationship-builder and communicator who blends deep interpersonal connections with clear, focused dialogue, often in international contexts. With strong project management, sensemaking, and adaptability, she brings values-driven leadership to complex initiatives, fostering collaboration and delivering results.
Floriane Lemoine
Program Director, Granting
Floriane has extensive experience helping social purpose organizations grow and adapt. An expert in impact measurement, partnership building, and program design, she understands and acts upon multifaceted problems. She seeks to combine rigor and reliability with a warm, collaborative approach.
Jennifer Torrens
Executive & Financial Assistant to the President and CEO
Jennifer is a detail-driven financial and administrative professional who ensures accuracy, compliance, and clarity in every aspect of her work. With strong analytical skills, composure under pressure, and a values-driven approach, she fosters trusted relationships while delivering reliable results.
Wayne Miranda
Director, Social Finance & Impact Investing
Wayne is a strategic, visionary leader who sees possibilities beyond the horizon, blending big-picture foresight with practical execution. With a calm, humble presence, he builds strong partnerships, sparks innovative solutions, and mobilizes resources to drive transformative impact.
Our Senior Fellows
Shauna Sylvester
Senior Fellow, Urban Climate Leadership
Shauna is a visionary leader who combines strategic insight, relentless determination, and empathetic teamwork. She drives growth through innovative thinking, empowers teams with clarity and confidence, and consistently delivers impactful results in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
Stephen Huddart
Senior Fellow, Systems Innovation Finance
Stephen is a seasoned changemaker whose vision, integrity and collaborative spirit drive sustainable impact. He unites diverse stakeholders, inspires collective purpose, and navigates complexity with clarity — consistently delivering meaningful progress in mission-focused contexts.
Our External Advisors
Former external advisors:
- Andre Vallillee
- Bhavana Varma
- Devika Shah
- Marie-Josée Parent
- Narinder Dhami
- Pamela Uppal-Sandhu
- Wanda Brascoupé