About Us

About Us

Kate Butler, PhD, is a distinguished expert in children's rights with over 15 years of experience in the fields of human rights, non-profit leadership, and the strategic design of programs and public policy. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in advancing social justice initiatives, advising organizations on impactful program development, and shaping policies that promote equity and inclusion. Her work reflects a deep commitment to human dignity, evidence-based practice, and sustainable change across diverse communities. Kate is a graduate of Queen's University (BaH), TMU (MA), and the University of Victoria (PhD). She has served on many boards, including serving as Chair of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children and the International Institute for Child Rights & Development.

Sam Broadbent is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Advantage Capital Strategies Group and serves as a Dealing Representative for the firm. He has 20 years of finance experience in both the public and private sector. Sam has spent the past decade working in private sector investment management, with experience in public and private markets. He has dedicated his career to sustainable investment and co-founded Advantage Capital Strategies Group to advance this work. Sam serves on several boards, including Maytree and the Massey College Finance and Audit Committee, with past service including Fresh City Farms, St. Jude’s Community Homes and the Open Democracy Project. Sam is a graduate of Queen’s University (BaH) and the University of Victoria (MPA) and holds the Chartered Professional Accountant designation and the Chartered Investment Manager designation.

About Helix

At Helix, our mission is clear: we aim to create and expand meaningful opportunities for children and young people to be supported during critical periods of transition in their lives.

We recognize that these moments—whether related to education, health, family, or social change—are pivotal, and our work is centered on ensuring that youth are not only resilient but also empowered to shape their own futures.

We pursue this mission through a multifaceted approach that includes strategic philanthropic investments, evidence-informed grantmaking, and collaboration with key stakeholders across sectors. Our initiatives provide valuable insights into the development and implementation of effective programs and policies, and we actively foster spaces for youth engagement, ensuring that young people are not just beneficiaries but co-creators in the change-making process.

Helix was founded in 2020 with the vision of contributing to a deeper understanding of youth resilience through research, advocacy, programming, and public dialogue. Since then, we have worked to elevate the voices of young people and to advance innovative solutions that respond to their evolving needs.

We welcome collaboration with individuals, organizations, and institutions who share our commitment to youth wellbeing and empowerment.
If you are passionate about supporting the next generation through thoughtful, inclusive, and transformative work, we invite you to connect with us.

Working Together

We work with other organizations to support programs that best serve structurally vulnerable populations, with a focus on children and youth

Best Practices

We conduct research into best practices for governments and organizations to empower and support the rights of young people.

Promoting Rights

We connect organizations and individuals with others who are working alongside young people and their families to promote the realization of rights