The Blank School engages Babson community members and leads research to create entrepreneurial leaders.
Our Team
The Institute for Social Innovation is truly “a team of teams.”
As social entrepreneur and Ashoka founder Bill Drayton said, “A team is not a team unless everyone is an initiatory player, and in this world you cannot afford to have anyone on your team who is not a changemaker.” We are committed to responding to the changing needs of our learners and society by co-creating with all our stakeholders.

Kristen Yngve
Associate Director, Strategic Engagement
Jen MacDonald
Program & Relationship Manager

Lisa Thomas
Director, Social Impact

Josh Stevenson
Associate Director, Social Impact and Sustainability

Laura Wilder
Administrative Coordinator

Beth Goldstein
Director

Drew Mendes
Program Manager, Innovation & Growth
Our Extended Team
Our interdisciplinary faculty partners and senior fellows bring a wealth of expertise and practice in creating social innovation.