Our Team

Vera Alexandrov

Research Associate, Team
"I believe everyone can create lasting change, and I’m here to turn potential into meaningful action."

Julie Battilana

Chair, Faculty, Founder, Team
"Through my research and teaching, I aspire to equip and empower those who tackle the pressing social and environmental problems that we face."

Brittany Butler

Executive Director, Faculty, Team
"I believe Harvard has a responsibility to work relentlessly on the pressing social and environmental issues of our time. I helped start SICI to find out just how much progress we can make."

Leszek Krol

Research Manager, Team
"I'm striving to create a more equitable world, and maybe along the way, learn how to live a good life."

Ally Philip

Managing Director, Team
"I work to elevate the efforts of changemakers and accelerate their ability to lead social change."

Devin Samuels

Assistant Director of Programs, Team
"Through empathy building and education, I fight for a future that leads with safety and love."

Meliné Thebarge

Executive Assistant to the Directors, Team
I seek to use empathetic communication and authentic connection to drive positive social change.

Abegail Vidrin

Senior Coordinator, Team
I use systems thinking to support individuals and organizations to increase opportunities for all people to flourish.