Joy is a social innovator and a champion of vulnerable youth who live in our communities.

• 18+ years as an education researcher, professor, clinician, and policymaker
• Executive Policy Advisor with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
• Ph.D. and Ed.M. from Harvard University; M.S. from University of Chicago; B.A. from Loyola University

John’s passion is working directly with entrepreneurs to solve society’s toughest problems.

• 25+ years as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and business executive in Silicon Valley and around the world
• Managing Director, Citrix Startup Accelerator; VP of Kauffman Fellows Network
• Kauffman Fellow; B.S. from Marquette University

Chaarvi is committed to elevating and empowering entrepreneurs to solve for social impact, and equity of opportunity.

• 5+ years in social entrepreneurship, investing, and incubation of early-stage enterprises in India, Vietnam, and US, with a focus on education, healthcare, and cleantech.
• Co-founder of a livelihoods startup to create meaningful employment opportunities for traditional, rural artisans in India.
• MPA from Columbia University; Masters in Leadership and Liberal Arts from Ashoka University; BA from Christ University.

Rob believes deeply in the power of entrepreneurship to promote economic prosperity and healthy communities

• 25+ years as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and growth company executive around the U.S.
• Best-selling author, speaker, blogger, and entrepreneur coach
• Kauffman Fellow, MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern), BA from Dartmouth College

Amber empowers entrepreneurs with the resources they need to bring their game-changing ideas to life.

• 5+ years of diversity, equity, and inclusion experience across the entertainment industry, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions.
• Chief-of-staff to CEO of early-stage technology startup
• MBA from Wisconsin School of Business, B.A. from Dartmouth College

Cliff brings his legal and financial background to identify the best social enterprises that are creating the deepest impact in their communities.

• Investment, legal, and industry regulation experience
• JD from University of Wisconsin, B.A. in Finance from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Jenna is passionate about using the power of community and collaboration to accelerate social change.

• Coursework focused on Corporate Communications and Social Welfare and Justice
• Innovation Fellow with the Commons; Loaned Executive with United Way
• B.A. from Marquette University; South Africa Service Learning Program

Jim is passionate about making a positive social impact on the communities where we live and work.

Oversees the Institute, the American Family Dreams Foundation, and the American Family Insurance Championship (a PGA Tour Champions golf event that’s raised more than $10 million in its first five years)

• Oversees the Institute, the American Family Dreams Foundation, and the American Family Insurance Championship (a PGA Tour Champions golf event that’s raised more than $10 million in its first five years)
• Worked as vice president of corporation communications for CUNA Mutual Group before joining American Family in 2013
• Serves on several local boards including: Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, the WI Education Business Roundtable and the Development Advisory Board of American Family Children’s Hospital

Adam is able to find the extraordinary in those who describe themselves as ordinary.

• 25+ years as an investigative reporter, anchor, producer, author and college professor
• Received nearly 30 Emmy Awards; books received positive reviews from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and NPR
• MSJ from Northwestern University; B.A. from University of Michigan