Shawn Surana is a seasoned professional in capital markets, currently serving as a Capital Markets Associate at Cross River since August 2023. Prior experience includes a role as Capital Markets Manager at FINN, and investment-focused positions at The Stagwell Group, where Shawn held titles of Investment Associate and Equity Associate. Early career experience includes a Sales and Trading Summer Analyst position at BMO Capital Markets and leadership as President of the Youth Wing at NRI Federation, focusing on community empowerment initiatives. Shawn founded NJ Debate, expanding student participation significantly and receiving accolades from the ESU Debate League. Earlier internships at Charity Navigator involved business development and strategic partnership initiatives. Shawn holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Political Economy from NYU Stern School of Business and an International Baccalaureate Diploma from Fort Lee High School.