Vancouver, B.C. (October 25, 2012): Cathy Brown, a principal consultant at SALESWORKS Systems Inc. has joined LIFT Impact Partners’ network of businesses and professionals to provide pro bono expertise to help not-for-profit organizations improve the health and productivity of Canadians.

“Working with LIFT provides me with an opportunity to do what I love and make a contribution at the same time. I get to work with engaged and motivated people towards a goal of creating healthier and more active communities,” says Cathy Brown.

Brown has extensive experience in the field of technology. She is active in social and community development; she was a partner of BC Social Venture Partners and remained a partner until 2011. As part of LIFT’s partner network, Brown will provide a range of services, including strategic planning, web development, IT strategy and fund raising.

“Cathy has in-depth knowledge of the social sector, which combined with her knowledge in the health and technology field, will support LIFT and our partners in a valuable way. We look forward to drawing on this knowledge to advance social change in Canada,” said Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer, LIFT Impact Partners.

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About Cathy Brown
Cathy has years of experience in the technology sector, holding senior sales and project management positions at Anderson Consulting, Computer Associates, Pivotal Software and most recently iPipeline Software. She is a senior consultant at SALESWORKS Systems, a sales and marketing consulting company that serves technology and financial services companies.

Cathy is actively involved in the community, having served as a partner with BC Social Venture Partners (BC SVP) and on the board of Potluck Café, a DTES Social Enterprise for several years. She has been involved in competitive sports all her life and holds a National title in Senior women’s squash doubles.

About LIFT Impact Partners
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. LIFT evolved from 2010 Legacies Now, as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and has over a decade of experience advancing positive social impact.

For more information, contact:

LIFT Impact Partners
Nicole Mezzarobba Ford
Manager, Communications
778.327.5139
nford@liftpartners.ca