Team

Anouk Bertner is the Executive Director of Future of Good, an award-winning social purpose media organization that equips changemakers with the insights they need to drive impact. She oversees strategy, day-to-day operations, and key programs. Anouk was the Board Chair of Common Approach to Impact Measurement, a key infrastructure for the social purpose sector.

Previously, she led EcoEquitable, a social enterprise supporting newcomer women through skills training and employment, including the acclaimed Sewing for Jobs program. Under her leadership, the organization pivoted during the pandemic to produce protective masks.

Anouk is passionate about systems change and is committed to reshaping the world. She is a mom to two humans and one dog, and believes there is no bad weather, just bad clothes.

Diane Bérard is the Future of Good reporter on Canadian social finance and impact investing. 

Ryan is the Lead, Project Management at Future of Good. He coordinates program partnerships, operations and special projects. Ryan has a background in philanthropy and public policy.

Elisha Dacey is the Managing Editor for Future of Good and a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience in the field. She has worked in various newsrooms across Canada, ranging from small-town papers to major outlets like CBC and Global News. Notably, she launched Metro Winnipeg, the city’s only free daily newspaper, which quickly became the second most-read paper in Winnipeg.

When Elisha isn’t writing, she’s fronting her classic rock cover band, reading a good sci-fi book or snuggling on her hammock with her dog. 

Sharlene has been reporting on responsible business, environmental sustainability and technology in the UK and Canada since 2018. She has worked with various organizations during this time, including the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business at Lancaster University, AIGA Eye on Design, Social Enterprise UK and Nature is a Human Right. Sharlene moved to Toronto in early 2023 to join the Future of Good team, where she has been reporting at the intersections of technology, data and social purpose work. Her reporting has spanned several subject areas, including AI policy, cybersecurity, ethical data collection, and technology partnerships between the private, public and third sectors.

Keshana King is the Lead, Member Engagement and Project Operations for Future of Good. She is currently on leave.

Lynda Nyangweso is Lead, Marketing, Communications and Digital Operations at Future of Good. She drives the strategy and execution behind campaigns, newsletters, and digital growth. Since joining in 2024, she has led all marketing campaigns end to end, launched a new newsletter, and built systems that connect strong storytelling with measurable results.

She brings over a decade of experience across media, non-profit communications, and digital marketing. Her background spans broadcast journalism, content strategy, brand building, multi channel campaigns, and audience growth. She pairs creative instinct with data. She turns ideas into clear messages that move people to act.

Lynda has worked and learned across East Africa and Canada. Her work centers social impact, equity, and community voice.

Outside of work, she is raising an incredible young person, test driving hobbies, and still believes a good story can change the room.

Naqiyah works in project and program coordination, with experience across healthcare, community services, and national events. She’s spent time in clinical and community settings and now supports Future of Good programs that bring people together around shared goals. She’s known for being organized, thoughtful, and good at keeping things moving without losing sight of the people involved.

Naqiyah can usually be found out with her dog Nova, attempting to tackle her TBR list, or over-confidently attempting whatever recipe the algorithm decided to show her.

Abigail Turner is an award-nominated journalist who began her career in broadcast journalism. She worked primarily as a video journalist in Winnipeg before moving to Vancouver. Turner has taken on various roles in her career, including anchor and producer, while working in major outlets, including Global News and CTV News.

Julia Avsec is a Social Innovation Analyst at Future of Good, where she supports projects, events, and marketing initiatives across the social purpose sector. She is currently completing her degree at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, specializing in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources with a concentration in sustainability and social impact.

Julia’s background spans nonprofit work, education, and community engagement, including experience at Make-A-Wish Canada, Propel Impact Consulting, and Young Women in Business. She believes in using business as a force for good and brings those values into all the work and communities she is involved in.

Outside of work, you can usually find her at a hot yoga class, sitting by the beach, or trying new vegetarian recipes.