Tristan Smyth

A recognized nonbinary advocate working at the intersection of social finance and community development, Tristan is the Managing Director of Propel Impact, supporting the nonprofit’s youth-focused impact investing programming. During previous leadership roles, Tristan advised on or directed over $2 billion CAD in economic development activity and, in recognition of their work, was named by Future of Good as one of Canada’s top 21 Young Impact Leaders in 2019 and Forty Under 40 by the Ottawa Business Journal in 2023. Outside of Propel, they lead a graduate seminar on responsible and impact investing for Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration. Beyond work, Tristan is an advisor to Boann Social Impact and the Common Approach to Impact Measurement, as well as several impact-focused startups. Additionally, they serve on the board of directors for Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe Corporation (GMS), which is the economic development arm of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.

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