Devni de silva

Director of Finance & Shared Services

ddesilva@takeahikefoundation.org

Devni is hard-working, wise, and compassionate. She excels in supporting leaders by articulating complex financial issues in simple language. Devni is passionate about working with an organization that helps promote mental well-being in youth. As the Director of Finance and Shared Services, Devni’s responsibilities include financial strategy, and financial and risk management.

Devni is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has a Master of Science in Strategic Business Management. Devni started her career in banking, after which she started her accounting career at KPMG. After arriving in Canada in the year 2000, she went up the ranks at the University of British Columbia. Since 2020, she has been supporting the not-for-profit sector, an area that she has always held dear to her heart. She also serves as a board member for a few not-for-profits.

Outside of work, Devni enjoys walking, spending time with family, listening to music, and catching up on shows on Netflix. Ask Devni about financing, risk management, and Grey’s Anatomy.