Tonya Surman

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Tonya Surman
Born (1969-03-24) March 24, 1969
London, Canada
Alma mater University of Toronto
Occupation Founder and CEO of the Centre for Social Innovation
Spouse(s) Mark Surman
Children

Tristan Surman

Ethan Surman

Tonya Surman is a Toronto-based social entrepreneur, and the founding executive director and current CEO of the Centre for Social Innovation.[1][2] She studied Environmental Studies & International Development at the University of Toronto.

Tonya has been creating and leading social ventures in Canada since 1987.[3][4] She co-chairs the Ontario Nonprofit Network,[5] is a founding trustee in the Awesome Foundation Toronto,[6] and has been active within the Ontario Social Economy Roundtable and the Social Enterprise Council of Canada.

In 2009 Tonya was named a Global Ashoka Fellow.[4][7] She was recognized for building shared spaces and networks for social innovators designed to foster cooperation. The Centre for Social Innovation has three locations in Toronto and is home to over 300 organizations;[8][9] the Centre recently announced plans to open a 4th location in New York City.[10]

In 2012 Tonya Surman co-authored the book "The Community Bond: An Innovation in Social Finance". The book details the process by which the Centre for Social Innovation raised $2 million through community bonds to purchase and renovate its Annex location.[11][12][13] She also co-authored three books on creating shared work spaces for social innovation.[14] Previous to her position at CSI, she was the founding Partnership Director of the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment, a legislative framework to manage chemicals and the banning of BPA in baby bottles.[15]

Personal life

Tonya Surman was born in London, Ontario, and currently resides in Toronto with her husband Mark Surman, CEO of the Mozilla Foundation, and their two sons, Ethan and Tristan Surman.

References

  1. ↑ The Community Bond: An Innovation in Social Finance. Toronto: Centre for Social Innovation. 2012. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-9865436-5-4. 
  2. ↑ Jermyn, Diane (3 November 2010). "200 office-mates, one copier: It's all about sharing". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 3 August 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Commons.ca". Retrieved 3 August 2012. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Birnbaum, Elisa. "Tonya Surman and TEDx Toronto: Collaboration at it's finest". See Change Magazine. Retrieved 24 August 2012. 
  5. ↑ "Ontario Nonprofit Network Steering Committee List". Retrieved 3 August 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Awesome Foundation Toronto Chapter Website". 
  7. ↑ "The Ashoka Foundation Tonya Surman Profile". 
  8. ↑ Klein, Paul. "What's Your Scale for Good?". Forbes.com. Retrieved 24 August 2012. 
  9. ↑ "Centre for Social Innovation Website". 
  10. ↑ Geiger, Daniel (17 July 2012). "CSI Takes 24K S/F At Starrett-Lehigh For Business Incubator". Commervial Observer. Retrieved 3 August 2012. 
  11. ↑ Lu, Vanessa (May 9, 2010). "Social innovation centre pins hopes on expansion". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 September 2012. 
  12. ↑ Wade, PJ (March 20, 2012). "Community Bonds: Actionable Innovation for NonProfits & Investors". Retrieved 5 September 2012. 
  13. ↑ Yogaretnam, Grace (February 23, 2012). "Community Bonds and the Rise of Local Power". Retrieved 5 September 2012. 
  14. ↑ "Shared Spaces for Social Innovation". Centre for Social Innovation. Retrieved 19 September 2012. 
  15. ↑ "Major health and environment organizations call on government to eliminate public exposure to BPA". Canadian Environmental Law Association. Retrieved 3 August 2012. 



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