2018 ABLE Financial Empowerment conference

John M. Stephenson is a program manager at Prosper Canada where he leads the Financial Empowerment Champions national initiative. John has developed a network of service providers across Canada, supporting their frontline work with marginalized communities. Prior to coming to Prosper... Read More →

Dean Estrella is the Financial Literacy Department Manager at Momentum, a change-making organization based in Calgary, AB that combines social and economic strategies to reduce poverty. He is a dedicated social worker with a strong focus on partnering with low-income individuals and... Read More →

Karina Hurtado holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics. She has spent over 19 years working in the social sector both in Canada as well as overseas in countries such as Peru, Bolivia and Cuba. Her life’s work and passion is focused on the areas of poverty reduction, community... Read More →

Steve Vanderherberg is WoodGreen’s Director of Strategic Initiatives. In his role, Steve oversees WoodGreen’s Financial Empowerment program, which provides financial supports for low income individuals including running one of the largest free income tax clinics in Toronto... Read More →