
Upturn Funds Advisory Firm
At Upturn Funds, we believe that the importance of the role of business lies in sustainable development that creates a better society for all that are involved. It is with this solid belief system that we focus our energy on creating and teaming up with other organizations that seek to solve many societal problems with solutions that benefit people from all socioeconomic standings.
Furthermore, our focus is on driving initiatives that use the scale of our network, our products, our financial resources, and the collective expertise and commitment of our employees, to reach those traditionally underserved, providing them with access to resources that can help improve their economic livelihoods, businesses and communities. We are committed to generating wealth to all of our investors through social responsibility ventures that benefit both the investor and the community at large.
Upturn Funds, an impact investing advisory firm—we are here to serve, not to self-serve.
Global Leadership Team

Raphael M. D’angelis
Co-Founder Chairman
& Financial Director

H. E. Ambassador
Dr. Andre Thomas
Co-Founder &
CEO Caribbean Region

H. E. Awad Mohammed
Bin Sheikh Mejren
Co-Chairman &
CEO Middle East/GCC Region
USA Administrative Team

Pablo M. Bolanous
Chief Architect Officer

Toni Spinozzi
Chief Marketing Officer

Michael Mallmann
Chief Financial Officer
Caribbean Administrative Team

Jennifer Highland
Chief Communications Officer

Laurel Peterson
Chief Financial Officer

Shaka Jones
Executive Administrator

Lee-Ann Johnson
Creative Director

Dr. Sergio Akiemboto
Director of Mining Division

Kenneth Schuster
Water Project Advisor
Middle East/GCC Administrative Team

Mohammed Al Ali
Director

Abi Titus
Director & Deputy CEO
South America Team

Tiago Monteiro
Wellness Advisor &
Co-founder of Espavo Living

Fidalma Martins
Advisor for Wellness
& Travel Projects

Aurora Segall
Environmental Project
Development Consultant

Susanna Schwantes
Head of Regeneration Programs

Álvaro Maciel Junior
Community Impact
Development Leadership
Project Advisory

Varun Sharat
Advisor for
Municipal Vendor Services

Taha Siddiqui
Non-profit Ventures Advisor

Jasper Thomas
Advisor for Weed X

Robert J. Corry, Jr
Advisor for Weed X

Daniel Trimbach
Real Estate Coordinator Showroom X

Aaron Salazar
Advisor Immersive &
Experiential Live Arts
