Vancouver, B.C. (April 17, 2013): Venture philanthropy organization LIFT Impact Partners is pleased to announce Ms. Jane Pepino, C.M., was appointed chair of its board of directors on April 11, 2013.

“On behalf of the LIFT Impact Partners Board of Directors, we are incredibly pleased to appoint the very capable and accomplished Jane Pepino as chair of the organization,” said Judy Rogers, who assumes the role of past-chair of LIFT Impact Partners. “Jane’s expertise and leadership will truly benefit LIFT as we continue to build stronger, effective and sustainable not-for-profit organizations across Canada.”

Ms. Pepino joined the board of directors of LIFT’s predecessor, 2010 Legacies Now, in 2009. Since then, she has played an instrumental leadership role in developing and advancing LIFT’s venture philanthropy investment model. Ms. Pepino is a senior partner at Aird & Berlis LLP and founder of the firm’s Municipal and Land Use Planning Group.

“I am honoured by the support of my fellow directors as I step into this role as chair of LIFT Impact Partners,” said Jane Pepino, chair, LIFT Impact Partners. “I look forward to collaborating with the board to advance our venture philanthropy investments by aligning with organizations, partners and investors who truly believe in creating meaningful and impactful social change for Canada.”

Ms. Pepino has a wealth of experience in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors in Canada. She is the chair of Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, and the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council appointment to the University of Toronto’s Governing Council. She also serves on the chair’s advisory council of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, the board of Toronto Lands Corporation, and the Victoria University Property Committee.

Ms. Pepino’s previous board service includes Habitat for Humanity, Sunnybrook & Women’s Health Sciences Centre, and 2010 Legacies Now. Jane was the founding chair of the Province of Ontario Women’s Health Council. She also served on the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Toronto’s Metro Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children, the Toronto Mayor’s Committee on Employment Equity, Metropolitan Toronto Police Commission, and Ontario Human Rights Commission.

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LIFT Impact Partners uses a venture philanthropy approach to support not-for-profit organizations to become sustainable and more effective at delivering measurable social impact that improves the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities.

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For more information, contact:
Nicole Mezzarobba Ford
Manager, Communications and Corporate Response
LIFT Impact Partners
778.327.5139
nford@liftpartners.ca