About PayPal Giving Fund Canada

Malini Mitra

Board Chair

Director of communications, Americas, PayPal

A global communications expert, Malini has over 20 years of experience in managing communications for technology brands PayPal and Apple, and for agencies in markets like Canada, Singapore, Southeast Asia and India. In her current role, Malini is responsible for building and strengthening PayPal Canada’s reputation across customers, stakeholders, partners and media. A firm believer that brands should leverage technology as a force for doing greater good, Malini has worked closely with PayPal’s global Social Innovation team to assist them with the annual holiday giving campaign and disaster relief efforts. Outside of work, she volunteers to help newcomers and refugees settle into Canada.

Susan Smith

Board Director & Audit Committee Member

Principal, Bluesky Strategy Group and Co-Founder, Canada2020.ca

Susan is a seasoned public affairs professional and national political pundit with more than 25 years at the intersection of business, communications, public policy and politics. She co-founded Bluesky Strategy Group, one of Canada’s leading public affairs firms. Along with her team, she provides Canadian and international clients with strategic advice, execution and results in delivering their messages to decision-makers and the media. She is also a co-founder of Canada 2020.ca, a not-for-profit progressive policy think tank that has become the catalyst for public policy conversations in Ottawa. Mentoring young people, homelessness, mental health and advancing Reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous people are causes she believes in.

Gordon Holley

Board Director & Audit Committee Chair

Former President and CEO, Humanity Financial Management Inc.

Gordon is co-founder, and recently retired President & CEO of Humanity Financial Management, a CPA firm that works exclusively with charitable, not-for-profit and social enterprise organizations in Canada. He is one of Canada’s leading experts in building financial capacity and financial systems in mid-size, social sector organizations and is a frequent speaker and facilitator on financial governance. Gordon has over 40 years of experience serving on boards and committees, from small community organizations to national sector bodies. As a CPA, CA, Gordon leverages his decades of experience to help individuals and organizations that are trying to make the world a better place.

Christine Gonzales

Board Director & Audit Committee Member

VP and Global Head of Risk and Compliance, PayPal Inc.

Since joining PayPal in September 2016, Christine serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for PayPal, Inc. and is responsible for overseeing and strengthening PayPal’s Risk and Compliance program. Christine has 20 years of compliance and anti-money laundering experience, including a variety of leadership positions with American Express and Goldman Sachs, and through her work at other financial institutions such as JP Morgan Chase and Bear Stearns. Christine is passionate about supporting PayPal’s mission to improve financial health and expand economic opportunity for people and businesses through the development of innovative products and risk management solutions. Inside and outside of work, she enjoys mentoring young professionals and women in fintech.

Karen Lee

Board Director & Audit Committee Member

President and CEO, Parkinson Canada

Karen leads Parkinson Canada, a national charity dedicated to empowering and inspiring people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to thrive and live courageously. She is a recognized leader in health research and the charitable sector, with more than 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles in national health charities. Karen’s leadership is shaped by her strong foundation in scientific research and commitment to meaningful patient engagement. Drawing on her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, she is deeply dedicated to advancing research and support initiatives that create tangible impact for individuals, families, and communities affected by Parkinson’s.

Daryl Hatton

Audit Committee Member

Founder and CEO, ConnectionPoint and CEO, FundRazr

Daryl leads ConnectionPoint, producer of the innovative, award-winning global enterprise crowdfunding platform FundRazr. He is a serial entrepreneur who loves the challenge of building companies from scratch, has founded multiple start-ups and helped bring one, Optio Software, to a successful NASDAQ IPO in 1999. Daryl is frequently called upon for expert commentary on nonprofit fundraising and crowdfunding topics for media sites including CBC, CTV, Global News, TVO, PostMedia, BBC, Forbes and Bloomberg. Today, Daryl serves as board member and advisor to multiple Canadian and Silicon Valley based start-ups including Canadian securities crowdfunding site FrontFundr. He also sits on the Crowdfunding Working Group for #GivingTuesday.