TORONTO, ON / March 19, 2026 / The Forum Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (“REIIF” or the “Fund”) today announced the appointment of Catherine Barbaro as an independent trustee, effective March 19, 2026.
Ms. Barbaro is the former Senior Managing Director, Strategic Development and Management of Alternative Investment Funds for Manulife Private Markets. Ms. Barbaro established Manulife’s private real estate funds business in 2011 and subsequently, through various senior roles at Manulife, was instrumental in expanding Manulife’s products and asset management platform globally to also include private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. Ms. Barbaro’s career in executing business strategies for public and private companies spans over 25 years. She is a graduate of York University and holds a law degree from the University of Windsor. Ms. Barbaro is also a former director of CAPREIT and The Power Plant.
Forum also separately thanks Sue Schauffert-Tam, who is stepping down from the Board. During her time on the Board, Ms. Tam brought thoughtful perspective and sound judgment, and we appreciate her contribution to REIIF.
About REIIF
Forum Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) consolidates institutional-quality purpose-built student housing, as well as multi-family and furnished rentals, in supply-constrained markets. REIIF is committed to delivering impact and Extraordinary Outcomes™ to investors, enhancing yields and total returns, maintaining diversity and resiliency of income, while benefiting students—and cities—across Canada. Please visit our website at www.forumreiif.ca
About Forum
Forum is an investor, developer and asset manager operating across North America for over 30 years, focusing on real estate, private equity and infrastructure, with a strategic concentration in housing. We are committed to sustainability, responsible investing and creating value that benefits our stakeholders and the communities in which we invest, what we call our Extraordinary Outcomes.™ Please visit our website at www.forumam.com
Contacts:
Name: Lara Iannucci, Chief Financial Officer, Real Estate
Phone Number: 416-947-0389
Email: larai@forumam.com
Name: Domenic Gallippi, Managing Director, Alternative Assets
Phone Number: 416-947-0389
Email: domenicg@forumam.com
