As a member of Schmidt Family Office™ and Executive Director of Expand Hope, Lindsey leads the design and stewardship of Schmidt Family Office's integrated social impact strategy, ensuring philanthropy is embedded into the client experience with the same intentionality and long-term perspective as investment management. Her responsibilities include working closely with clients, guiding them through our social impact program that aligns personal legacy, global responsibility, and sustainable outcomes.
Industry Experience
Expand Hope represents a distinct model within Schmidt Family Office™, channeling impact capital into long-term education infrastructure in underserved communities worldwide. Since its inception, Expand Hope has overseen the construction of multiple schools, supported community-led development initiatives, and created opportunities for clients to engage meaningfully with the outcomes of their impact.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Lindsey brings a lived understanding of systemic inequality and the transformational power of education. Her work is informed by both personal experience and professional expertise in international development, community engagement, and social innovation. She is particularly focused on models that move beyond transactional giving toward sustainable, community-owned change.
Education & Credentials:
Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Linguistics and a Master of Arts, alongside postgraduate training in Media and Communication Studies and Public Relations Management. She has completed professional certifications in Social Entrepreneurship and Human-Centered Design and continues advanced study in community engagement and global development.
Board & Community Engagement:
Lindsey has served in advisory and liaison capacities within the community, including serving on the board of The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation and as a Canada delegate at the United Nations. She has also collaborated internationally with organizations such as Plus Acumen, contributing to global conversations on poverty reduction and systems-level change.
Outside of the Office
Lindsey is a sought-after speaker on leadership, social impact, and global citizenship. She values time with her family and remains deeply committed to education-focused initiatives that expand opportunity for future generations.
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