Who We Are
SRL Solutions works to strengthen leadership across Canada’s not-for-profit sector.
We focus on a challenge many organizations experience but few systems address: supporting Executive Directors so they can lead effectively, sustain their work, and guide their organizations through change over time.
Our work builds the practical leadership infrastructure not-for-profit leaders need: the shared tools, operating systems, and peer networks that help organizations function well and sustain their impact.
Ultimately, our goal is simple: to make Executive Director leadership possible, sustainable, and repeatable across the not-for-profit sector.
Sara Roach Lewis she/her
Founder of SRL Solutions, Creator of ED Academy
Sara Roach-Lewis is the founder of SRL Solutions and the creator of the ED Academy. With more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, her career reflects the progressive leadership path common in the sector, culminating in serving as an Executive Director in two separate organizations.
Since founding SRL Solutions in 2017, Sara has worked with more than 150 not-for-profit organizations across Canada, providing strategic planning, governance support, leadership training, and executive coaching.
Known for her thoughtful facilitation style and background in mediation, Sara helps not-for-profit leaders navigate complex conversations, competing priorities, and organizational change. She created the ED Academy to provide the kind of leadership support and infrastructure she wished she had when she was a new ED.
Liz Struijf Mandishora she/her
Facilitator, ED Academy Nova Scotia
Liz is a fundraising and strategic management expert with 20+ years of experience leading successful campaigns and strengthening impact organizations. As Founder of Quiora Consult, she works closely with executive leaders to build fundraising systems, develop strategic plans, and enhance operational capacity.
With a track record of managing major campaigns and multi-stakeholder fundraising efforts, Liz understands what it takes to drive results. As Director of Revenue Generation at United Way Halifax, she led high-impact campaigns and played a key role in organizational strategy.
A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and experienced facilitator, Liz is known for making complex concepts clear, actionable, and practical. She is passionate about equipping leaders—especially those in impact-driven organizations—with the tools, confidence, and strategies to build strong, financially sustainable operations. Committed to equity and inclusion, she ensures that strategic planning and fundraising efforts reflect the values and realities of the communities they serve.
Annabelle Babineau she/they
Facilitator, ED Academy New Brunswick
Annabelle Babineau is a multidisciplinary artist with community non-profit experience and special expertise in serving the disability and 2slgbtqia+ communities.
A strong event planner, facilitator, and teacher, her work is guided by kindness, empathy, and professionalism.
Committed to equity and inclusion, she ensures all her work reflects the values and realities of the communities she serves.
Hélène Scott she/her
Creative Director, Product & UX Designer
Hélène has been a creative professional for over 25 years, starting as a visual artist and graphic designer, then adding web design, and later moving into creative and brand director roles within start-ups and small businesses.
Within ED Academy, Hélène is the world builder behind the program’s online experience. While the curriculum defines what is taught, Hélène has created the space in which that learning happens—designing the structure, flow, and feel of the online classroom and Community Hub.
She brings a rare ability to hold both the big picture and the smallest details at once, shaping how participants move through the program while ensuring every element is intuitive, accessible, and thoughtfully designed. Her expertise in end-user experience grounds the program in how people actually learn, connect, and engage in virtual environments.
As a practising artist, Hélène is often inspired by the sky and can frequently be found painting clouds when she’s not designing thoughtful experiences.
Sarah Jane Lenart she/her
ED Academy Online Community Moderator
Sarah Jane is the Community Moderator for ED Academy, supporting participants in the Community Hub and helping ensure a smooth, engaging experience throughout the program.
She brings extensive experience managing virtual and community-based spaces, creating environments where participants feel supported, connected, and able to engage fully. Since 2024, Sarah Jane has played a key role in coordinating and supporting the delivery of the PEI cohort, giving her a strong understanding of the realities, challenges, and needs of Executive Directors.
An adventurer at heart, Sarah Jane loves to travel and can often be found working remotely from her 26-year-old converted Astro van! You never quite know where she’ll be tuning in from, but she has mad problem-solving skills and will certainly be able to help you out.