AVPN Global Conference 2023 | 20 - 22 June 2023

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Carolyn Burns
Research Coordinator

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Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)

About

Role at MEDA - Carolyn began her time at MEDA as an external consultant supporting MEDA’s INFRONT program before transitioning to her current role as Research Coordinator. Carolyn provides support to the Global Programs to coordinate and liaise between subcontracted research, monitoring and evaluation and contributing partners and MEDA, primarily related to blended finance projects. She is involved in conducting, designing, coordinating and reporting on the technical support and research undertaken for blended investment and other projects, as well as supporting other projects and business development efforts. Experience - Carolyn has provided external consulting services to Grand Challenges Canada, Sarona Asset Management and Info-Tech Research Group. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Western University and a Master of Science in International Management from Ivey School of Business. In addition, she is a Leadership Team Member for the Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy (WISE), Toronto Chapter. Languages - English