Purpose Pathways

Mary Ellen Schaafsma, Founder and Principal of Purpose Pathways Consulting is a pioneer in the development of the Social Purpose movement in Canada and co-developed resources, policy recommendations, and business services to help further Purpose in business and the emerging field of Social Purpose. She has worked with over 40 businesses meeting them where they are on their purpose journey empowering them to be competitive and impactful drivers of change for a better world.

Tessa Vanderkop is a trusted partner and collaborator at Purpose Pathways. She has worked at the intersection of sustainability and business impact for over 20 years. As a cofounder of the Canadian Purpose Economy Project she brings a wealth of knowledge and a straightforward step-by-step approach to helping business uncover and integrate their purpose into their organization. She is the co-prodcuer of Purpose Connections a quarterly online webinar series with Hamish Khamisa CEO of Sparx Publishing.