At SII, we’re on a mission to unite Jackson community members passionate about social innovation and impact. This encompasses a range of activities including:

• Community Building: From mixers to guest speakers, we orchestrate events that bring our SII community closer together to build meaningful connections.
• Resource Navigation: Our personalized advising helps Jackson School students navigate Yale’s vast resources, ensuring they can make the most out of their time here.
• Course Offerings: The Jackson School offers electives on social innovation taught by our faculty members, in addition to cross-listed courses from across the university.
• Changemaking Opportunities: SII links students to projects with social enterprises, startups, nonprofits, and more, so they can turn their passion into action.
• Community Expansion: We help Jackson School students find and connect with alumni, World Fellows and Senior Fellows, faculty, and those who are practicing social innovation in their career.
• Integration with the Yale Ecosystem: SII provides a gateway to social innovation at Yale. We facilitate community with Yale’s key innovation programs and centers, opening doors to opportunities for students.

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of social innovation-related resources at Yale, including a course list, funding sources, local organizations, on-campus employment opportunities, and more.

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Our founding team includes Jackson School faculty member Teresa Chahine and two Social Innovation Fellows. Learn more

If you are a current Yale student, sign up for office hours with a Social Innovation Fellow to learn more and get involved.

If you are a Yale faculty or staff member, please contact Teresa Chahine to explore potential collaborations.

We also welcome inquiries from social innovation practitioners and other potential collaborators.