Q&A with New Board Members

In September, we introduced you to SDSVP's three newest members of the Board of Directors, Christopher Bush, Managing Partner and Thought Engineer of AmyK, Inc., Laurin Pause, Executive Director of Community Resource Center, and Trevor Callan, CEO of Callan Capital. All three bring a fresh perspective, invaluable insight, and professional expertise to the team. Recently, Christopher, Laurin and Trevor answered a few of our curious get-to-know-you questions and we thought you'd like to learn more about them too!

SDSVP: What do you like most about Social Venture Partners?

Christopher: The shared commitment and dedication of people who have found a way to combine passion with purpose. It’s a uniquely diverse group in so many interesting ways; the variety of conversations, the opportunities for shared experiences are seemingly endless!

Laurin: My experience as an Investee highlighted SDSVP at its best. The collection of talented and caring individuals that make up SDSVP bring their Can-Do philosophies to make targeted and productive changes within nonprofit organizations that greatly benefit from the wisdom and experience of the collective group. I have seen first hand the positive impact SDSVP has had on our organization.

Trevor: The people.

SDSVP: What contributions do you think you could bring to the board?

Christopher: Questions and perspective...and like many of my board member colleagues, a non-judgmental, open-minded commitment to making SDSVP the most successful philanthropic organization in San Diego and beyond.

Laurin: As a leader in the nonprofit sector, I hope to bring a perspective of the needs of nonprofits and issues impacting the San Diego community, in addition to tapping into my past financial and business experience in running start-up companies in the Telecomm sector of San Diego.

Trevor: My network of friends as prospective members and history of innovation (i.e. helped create and fund the SDSVP Environmental Accelerator Fund which led to launching Equinox Center).

SDSVP: What are you most passionate about in life?

Christopher: In the simplest sense, leaving this world better in some measurable, tangible way than when I got here.

Laurin: Helping people succeed at meeting their goals and maximizing their capabilities. Finding creative solutions to complex problems.

Trevor: My family. My company Callan Capital. Surfing, Diving and Snow Skiing.

Read more about Christopher, Laurin and Trevor. See a full list of SDSVP's Board of Directors.