Marina is the President & CEO of CanadaHelps, a unique social technology charity that facilitates giving and builds affordable fundraising technology for smaller charities. Marina is passionate about charities and their essential role in Canada, and about building the capacity of the charitable sector through digital technology and high-quality education. Under her leadership, CanadaHelps has rapidly accelerated its growth trajectory, almost tripling the donations it facilitates for charities and dramatically expanding its offerings for both charities and donors. Prior to joining CanadaHelps, Marina had a 25-yearcareer in leading e-commerce, technology, and media companies, including as Chief Executive Officer at Lavalife Corp., Chief Marketing Officer at Kobo Inc., Chief Revenue Officer at Dealfind, and Group Publisher for St. Joseph’s Media including flagship Toronto Life magazine. She has served on boards or advisory committees for The Walrus Magazine Foundation, Magazines Canada, Interactive Advertising Bureau Canada, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Bridgepoint Health Foundation, Big Sisters Toronto and The Literary Review of Canada.