Adam is a Montreal native with a BA in Psychology and an MBA in Global Strategy and Leadership. An international exchange to Singapore and a volunteer internship in the Philippines during his undergraduate studies catalyzed in him a love for travel, and he’s been exploring ever since! Volunteering in the Philippines helped Adam realize that a deep and fundamental understanding of industry would be useful in making a positive impact in the world. As a result, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, he returned to Montreal to pursue an MBA at McGill University. Over the years, Adam worked in a variety of industries, from publishing and software development to financial services and education. Most recently, he was the Managing Director of the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) at McGill University, where he lead a team responsible for developing an integrated approach to management – one that broke down disciplinary barriers, embraced multiple perspectives and encouraged holistic thinking about societies and organizations. Adam joined Kiva in August 2013 as a volunteer Team Leader managing a French translation team for Kiva's Review and Translation Program. He’s looking forward to furthering his Kiva immersion during his fellowship in Uganda.