Philanthropy ImpactOur Team

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As an impact-orientated team, we are innovative, socially entrepreneurial, and dedicated to providing the best service we can to our members and wider network. 

We care passionately about inspiring philanthropy and social impact investment. We ensure that we provide comprehensive, up-to-date and interesting research, news, and discussions for our members and networks. 

There is a huge potential for increasing the level of giving and impact investing globally and are committed to supporting professional client advisors to unlock this potential from their clients, whilst also adding value to their service offer.

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John Pepin

Chief Executive

John Pepin has over 20 years’ experience as a social entrepreneurial consultant working internationally with over 300 charities, social enterprises, infrastructure support organisations and professional associations. He spent over 15 years as a Chief Executive of a variety of Canadian and UK charities/ social enterprises/ associations.

He is Chief Executive, Philanthropy Impact. Its purpose is to increase the flow of capital for good by enabling private clients and their families to match their purpose driven wealth strategies with their values capturing their ESG/impact investment and philanthropic preferences.  It achieves this by working with professional private client advisors to ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals to grow and enhance the quality of the support they give to their clients, the UK’s and Europe’s wealthiest individuals, around philanthropy and social/ESG/impact/ investment. 

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Rachele Menditto

Director, Communications and Relationships

Rachele is an accomplished professional specialising in strategic communications and relationship management. Serving as the Communications Lead at Philanthropy Impact, she spearheads the development and execution of the organisation's communication strategy while fostering and maintaining crucial partnerships with members, partners, and stakeholders.

With extensive experience in advertising sales, publishing, and project management, Rachele brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to her role.

Rachele's proficiency in driving impactful communication initiatives aligns with Philanthropy Impact's mission to amplify social impact and strengthen community engagement. 

She holds a Master's Degree in Communications from the University of Siena, Italy.

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Morgan Axinn Cattai

Director, Membership and Development

Morgan started her career in fundraising the year she cofounded AddLab, a web and digital marketing agency based in Milan, Italy. Eat, Pay, Love was a project that collaborated with up-and-coming fashion brands organising a biannual event to fundraising for various charities and sensitive a new target to worthy projects.

In 2018 she relocated to Florence where she divide her time between fundraising and creating new strategies for File, teaching at the Istituto Marangoni in Florence, and working in the art world as a negotiator for private sales and acquisitions for auction houses.

Morgan joined Philanthropy Impact in 2023 to launch and manage the new platform 23 Impact, and has since moved on to manage membership and development. 

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Mia Rose

Administration and Communications Executive

Mia Rose is the Administrative & Communications Executive at Philanthropy Impact, where she plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisations administrative and office functions. With a BA in Journalism Studies from the University of Sheffield, Mia brings a strong foundation in communication and organisational skills to her role.

Before joining Philanthropy Impact, Mia gained valuable experience working in Sales and Customer Service. These diverse roles have equipped her with a versatile skill set and a keen ability to adapt to different environments.

Mia joined the organisation in 2023 as Executive Assistant to support the team in the running of its activities.

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Luckshmi Chandran

Administration and Communications Executive

Philanthropy Impact is pleased to welcome Luckshmi Chandran as our new Administration and Communications Officer. Luckshmi brings a strong combination of policy insight, communications expertise, and operational experience that will directly support the effectiveness and growth of Philanthropy Impact.

Luckshmi joins us from the British Medical Association, where she most recently worked as a Policy Advice and Research Officer. In this role, she supported national programmes, coordinated member consultations and working groups, and produced clear, high-quality briefings and written materials for senior stakeholders.

Her ability to translate complex information into accessible communications closely aligns with Philanthropy Impact's commitment to clarity, collaboration, and thought leadership.

Alongside her policy experience, Luckshmi has a strong background in administration, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Previous roles at DocHealth, the London Bullion Market Association, and the Ambition Institute saw her managing CRM systems, coordinating events and webinars, supporting digital content, and delivering excellent customer service to members and partners. She is highly organised, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing multiple priorities in remote and fast-paced environments.

Luckshmi also brings valuable experience in events and outreach, having supported large-scale international conferences and senior-level engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders. Her ability to manage logistics, communications, and follow-up will be a key asset as she supports Philanthropy Impact's events, training, and member activities.

Her commitment to philanthropy is also personal. Through voluntary roles, including serving as Philanthropy and Administration Lead for the Chandran Foundation, Luckshmi has supported donor engagement, charity administration, and fundraising initiatives. This direct experience, combined with her academic background in Politics and International Relations, gives her a strong understanding of the social impact landscape and the importance of effective collaboration across sectors.

We are delighted to welcome Luckshmi to the team and look forward to the contribution she will make in strengthening our operations, communications, and member engagement.

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