Join the Catholic Community Foundation for the inaugural Catholic Values Investment Forum, a gathering of non-profit leaders, financial professionals, and fundholders exploring the evolution of how their values are incorporated into the investment philosophy of the Foundation.
This forum is designed to move beyond theory and into practice, demonstrating how investment strategies can faithfully align with Catholic teaching while influencing positive change in the world.
Attendees will gain an understanding about the "what", "why", "how", and ways to convert inspiration into action. Following the presentations, there will be an interactive panel discussion with Foundation leadership and investment experts on building community through transparency.
Event Details
- Date
- June 3, 2026
Agenda
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. - Doors Open, Breakfast, and Networking
8:30 - 8:40 a.m. - Welcome & Prayer, Deacon James Carabajal, CEO, Catholic Community Foundation
8:40 - 9:05 a.m. - What is Catholic Values Investing?, Chris Campisano, Vice Chairman and Investment Committee Chair, Catholic Community Foundation
9:05 - 9:45 a.m. - How Catholic Values Investing Makes a Difference, Pia de Solenni, Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement, IWP Capital
9:45 - 10:10 a.m. - From Theory to Practice: How the Foundation Can Help, Kyle Felix, CFO, Catholic Community Foundation
10:10 - 10:30 a.m. - Presenter Panel: Q&A, moderated by Deacon James Carabajal
10:30 a.m. - End of Forum
- Location
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
4400 S Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Featured Presenters
Chris Campisano, CFA, CAIA
Chris Campisano is Vice Chairman of the Catholic Community Foundation and brings more than four decades of experience in investment management. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), he has built his career designing and managing portfolios in support of long-term financial stewardship.
Chris earned his BSBA in Finance from the University of Arizona and his MBA from the University of Chicago. He also serves as a co-instructor for FIN 526 Portfolio Management Theory at the University of Arizona.
Pia De Solenni, SThD
Pia de Solenni is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement at IWP Capital, LLC. She is responsible for all corporate engagement activity, to include strategy, outreach, and implementation. Combining a unique blend of policy and academic pursuits, she has served in various nonprofit, policy, & private roles. Previously, Pia served as the Theological Advisor to the Bishop and Chancellor of the Diocese of Orange.
Pia received her BA from St. Thomas Aquinas College and her SThD from the Pontifical University of Santa Croce. Her work has appeared in America, The Wall Street Journal Europe, and The Washington Post, among others.
Kyle Felix, MBA, CPA, CA
With over 15 years of experience as a CPA in the United States and Canada, Kyle oversees the financial strategy of the Foundation and works directly with donors and nonprofit organizations on tax-smart giving, cashflow management, and investment planning. He specializes in helping individuals structure charitable gifts efficiently, guiding organizations in investing excess funds, and building financial plans aligned with mission and timing needs.
Kyle holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA from Arizona State University. Kyle is married to his loving wife Meghann and has two school aged children attending a local Catholic school.
Register to Attend
Call the Catholic Community Foundation at 480-651-8805 if you have any questions regarding the Catholic Values Investment Forum.