Elizabeth Wood recognized for her dedication to advocacy and growth in the private mortgage sector
CMI Financial Group executive Elizabeth Wood (pictured) has received Athabasca University’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for her leadership in private lending and her impactful advocacy for mental health and gender equality.
Recognizing alumni who make significant contributions to their fields and communities, this award honoured Wood’s dual role as chief administrative officer and chief compliance officer of CMI and a passionate advocate for mental health.
As one of Canada’s leading figures in private lending, Wood has made significant strides in her career while also using her platform to foster a more inclusive and supportive industry.
Wood’s advocacy is driven by personal experiences, and her openness about her journey with anxiety and agoraphobia, using her platform to promote mental health awareness and encourage a supportive work environment.
"As a business leader, Elizabeth has been instrumental in propelling CMI to become one of Canada's leading private lenders, establishing herself as a pioneer and trailblazer in a traditionally male-dominated field," CMI founder and CEO Bryan Jaskolka said in a press release.
"Beyond her impressive business accomplishments, Elizabeth's courageous advocacy for gender equality and mental health awareness, rooted in her own experiences with anxiety and agoraphobia, has been transformative in fostering a more inclusive and compassionate workplace and industry.
"We are incredibly proud to have her as part of our CMI family and sincerely congratulate her on this tremendous and well-deserved recognition."
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Since its founding in 2005, CMI has expanded from a family-owned brokerage to one of Canada’s leading non-bank financial service providers. The company operates across four interconnected entities (CMI Canadian Mortgages, CMI Mortgage Investments, CMI MIC Funds, and CMI Mortgage Servicing) offering private mortgage services to brokers and investors.
According to the company’s report, CMI has managed nearly $3 billion in mortgage fundings, with over $1 billion in assets under management.
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