Steps Foundation


About us



Steps foundation is a Toronto based foundation working towards raising financial literacy rates. We are guided by 3 pillars; Partnerships, Future, and Support.



01/ Partnership



We partner with financial literacy programs in Toronto through fundraising, recruiting financial sector volunteers and increasing awareness. Financial literacy is an important prerequisite needed to ensure prosperity and security for oneself and family.



02/ Future



We help bridge the gap between the current support system and the funding need that exists. By encouraging people to support this cause we can help address a critical issue in our communities and in doing so help individuals and families achieve a more secure future.



03/ Support



We offer a unique proposition to donors looking to directly support financial literacy education programs in Toronto by leveraging a volunteer-based structure; working with recipient organizations and industry experts to develop measurement tools; utilizing financial and business sector networks to pool resources from a variety of donors and to recruit high quality volunteers; and acting as a single focal point to affect change throughout the city.



Partners



We are always looking to support financial literacy programs and initiatives in the Greater Toronto Area. Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch at; info@stepsfoundation.ca



West Neighbourhood House



Woodgreen



JVS Toronto



Jane and Finch Community Centre



the team!


Click here to meet the Board of Directors


Meredith blidner



Chief Executive Officer



Ms. Blidner is a project coordinator and social worker at Baycrest, a geriatric care and research facility located in Toronto. She has worked and volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations in Toronto and New York including Fred Victor, Revera, Save a Child's Heart, and FEGS WeCare. Ms. Blidner has a Bachelor of Arts in International Development from Dalhousie University and a Master of Social work from Yeshiva University.




Sarah Lau



Chief Financial Officer



Ms. Lau is a Chartered Accountant who earned her designation at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Toronto. She currently works as a manager in the Chief Accountants Department at TD Bank Group. Ms.Lau has a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management and a Masters of Accounting from the University of Waterloo




Jon Held



Vice President - Strategy



Mr. Held is a Chartered Accountant. He is currently a Senior Manager at ALOE Financial Inc. and the Chief Financial Officer of Organic Potash Corporation. Mr. Held has a Masters of Accounting and a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo.




marc cordier



Director - Special Projects



Mr. Cordier is a equities trader specializing in North American and European Markets. Mr. Cordier has a Bachelor of Arts from York University




christine ngo



Executive Committee Member



Ms. Ngo is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) who earned her designation at Deloitte LLP in Toronto. She is currently a specialist in accounting policy at Rogers Communications. Ms. Ngo has a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management and a Master of Accounting from the University of Waterloo.




Katherine ku



Executive Committee Member



Ms. Ku is a Chartered Accountant and currently works at Rogers Communication Inc. Ms. Ku has a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management and a Masters of Accounting from University of Waterloo.




omari moore



Executive Committee Member



Omari Moore is a holistic financial planner at the Investors Group and a CFP candidate. Omari is an advocate for financial literacy, hosting seminars on financial literacy, partnered with the East Side Boys & Girls Club. Omari is the former Assistant Controller of Aerotek ULC.




Shane Soobootin



Founder & Past-President



Mr Soobotin is a CFA Charterholder. He is currently reading for a Masters in Finance degree at London Business School. Mr. Soobotin has worked in private equity at EdgeStone Capital Partners, investment banking at National Bank Financial and tax services at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Soobotin has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.




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