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Ryan Young

Executive Director

Ryan Young is the Executive Director of the Social Enterprise Fund, one of Canada’s largest impact investment funds.

Ryan’s career has spanned a number of sectors and locations. He has held Dean roles in two of Alberta’s Business Schools, managed one of Thailand’s largest microfinance agencies, and has been a teacher both in Asia and in Canada. Ryan holds the ICD.D designation and has sat on a number of boards including Fort Edmonton Foundation, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce committees, Edmonton Community Development Company, Mayor’s Taskforce for the Elimination of Poverty (Economic Security Working Group), ENBIX (Alberta Ecotrust), North Glenora Community League, and Partner’s Relief and Development. He is also actively involved in focusing on renewable energy and passive house developments.

Ryan has an MBA, a certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, and is currently completing a doctorate in Entrepreneurship.

Sadie Vogel

Impact Investment Coordinator

Sadie Vogel is the Impact Investment Coordinator for the Social Enterprise Fund.

Sadie is an early-career professional with growing experience in investment research, internal operations and organizational efficiency. As a Deal Flow Lead at the University of Alberta Innovation Fund, she assisted in evaluating potential investments and maintaining applicant databases. She also played a key role in streamlining due diligence processes and tracking investment milestones – experience that directly supports her role at the Social Enterprise Fund in assessing loan applications and optimizing internal workflows.

Passionate about community engagement, Sadie has held leadership roles in various organizations, including WiSER (Women in Science, Engineering, and Research) and the Undergraduate Cell Biology Students’ Association. She has also contributed university mentorship programs and science outreach events, fostering student development and engagement.

Sadie holds a BSc in Cell Biology from the University of Alberta.