CAFE Proudly Announce the Appointment of David MacDonald to the Board of Directors
The Canadian Association for Financial Empowerment (CAFE-ACAF.org) joyfully celebrates David MacDonald, MBA, CAIP, having joined our Board of Directors, an appointment that heralds his visionary leadership in guiding our mission to empower every Canadian in this new era for our industry.
As a Board Director, David will help steer strategic vision, infusing our national initiatives with research-driven leadership, clarity, and a commitment to human-centred solutions. His leadership will advance our promise to prioritize lives over ledgers, fostering equitable and inclusive programs that uplift communities across Canada.
CAFE Proudly Announce the Appointment of Sarah Gryschuk to the Board of Directors
The Canadian Association for Financial Empowerment (CAFE-ACAF.org) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Gryschuk to its Board of Directors for the 2025–2029 term.
Sarah joins CAFE as Senior Legal Counsel at Sagen Mortgage Insurance Company Canada, bringing her expertise in regulatory, corporate, and ethical matters within the national housing and lending ecosystem. With prior experience as an associate at Clyde & Co LLP, she offers a strong foundation in commercial law and compliance. Her skills will enhance CAFE’s governance as we expand our impact across Canada.
CAFE Welcomes Krista Lee Hynes to the Board of Directors
The Canadian Association for Financial Empowerment (CAFE-ACAF.org) is pleased to announce the appointment of Krista Lee Hynes, to its Board of Directors for the 2025–2029 term.
Krista is the founder of Ignite Financial Solutions Inc. a Certified Financial Planner, CAFE Certified, and holds deep roots in Newfoundland and Labrador, where she serves a broad range of community needs. She recently earned her certification through CAFE, reinforcing her longstanding commitment to ethical, client-first financial guidance. With a practice grounded in clarity, strategy, and respect, Krista has guided individuals and families through some of life’s most complex financial crossroads with integrity and measurable impact.
Her appointment reflects a broader evolution within CAFE: one focused on elevating leaders who not only serve at the community level, but who bring governance insight and sectoral courage to help build a more resilient industry. Krista represents exactly that; a practitioner with the lived credibility to understand financial distress and the leadership capacity to strengthen systems that promote ethical, outcomes-based service.
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