
Social Innovation Conferences and Events
The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation holds social impact events globally, offering insights into how the sector operates and helping our community members prepare to solve complex problems.
Upcoming Events

Virtual On Board: Finding Your "Right Fit" Board
Thursday, February 13 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Virtual
Audience: Chicago Booth alumni and students
Are you ready to make an impact through nonprofit board service? Join the Rustandy Center on Thursday, February 13 for a virtual interactive session to explore how to align your values with the right nonprofit organization.
In the session, Chicago Booth students and alumni are invited to discover how to effectively connect with nonprofit organizations, gain insights on board leadership, and use the Rustandy Center's Nonprofit Board Toolkit to create a plan of action.

Lunch and Learn with Jim Fish, '98, WM CEO and Mike Watson, '13, WM Chief Customer Officer
Wednesday, February 19 | 11:45 - 1:15 a.m. | Harper Center - Room TBA
Audience: UChicago students
Join WM CEO Jim Fish, '98, Chief Customer Officer Mike Watson, '13, and Executive Director of the Rustandy Center Caroline Grossman, '03 for a lively lunch and learn discussion and ask me anything session. This event concludes the two-part series with WM, giving students the opportunity to engage with top executives on the company’s transformation, customer-driven strategy, sustainability initiatives, and career pathways in the environmental services industry.

Perspectives in Impact Investing: Ask Me Anything with Rodrigo Prudencio, Propeller VC
Thursday, February 20 | 11:45 - 1:15 a.m. | Harper Center - 219
Audience: Booth students
Join us for a special Ask Me Anyting session with Rodrigo Prudencio, managing partner at Propeller VC and co-founder of Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. With over 25 years of experience in climate and clean energy investing, Rodrigo will share insights on the challenges and opportunities in sustainability investing. Bring your questions and be part of an engaging discussion on the future of ocean-climate innovation.