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Jessica Yagan
Algemeen Directeur bij
Impact Engine
Profiel
Jessica Droste Yagan is the CEO of Impact Engine, an investment firm with a mission to bring more capital to a market where financial returns are linked to positive social and environmental impacts.
Impact Engine manages venture capital and private equity strategies that invest in transformative for-profit, positive-impact funds and businesses.
Prior to Impact Engine, Jessica led the creation of McDonald’s Corporation’s global and U.S.
sustainable sourcing strategies.
At McDonald’s, she enabled the integration of ethical, environmental, and economic sustainability across all food and packaging sourcing.
Jessica also worked in the field of urban economic development through the City Advisory Practice at the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City.
Jessica has co-authored two Harvard University case studies on public-private partnerships and currently serves as a board member for the Metropolitan Planning Council, the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at Chicago Booth, and Fixer.
Crain’s Chicago Business named her to its list of 40-Under-40 in 2013 and she served as a 2014 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow.
Jessica holds a BA in Public Policy from Haverford College, an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and an MPA from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.
She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children.
Actieve functies van Jessica Yagan
| Bedrijven | Functie | Begin |
|---|---|---|
Impact Engine
 Impact Engine Investment ManagersFinance Impact Engine invests in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on the technology sector. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed, early, growth and buyout stage capital requirements. it also acts as a co-investor. | Algemeen Directeur | 01-06-2014 |
Metropolitan Planning Council
 Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 01-12-2015 |
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
 The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consultant / Adviseur | 01-05-2017 |
Eerdere bekende functies van Jessica Yagan
| Bedrijven | Functie | Einde |
|---|---|---|
The Honeycomb Project, Inc.
 The Honeycomb Project, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides volunteers programs for families | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 01-10-2021 |
ReUp Education, Inc.
 ReUp Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides personalized support, success coaching, strategic insights and advice | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 01-08-2021 |
Piece & Co., Inc.
 Piece & Co., Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures ethical, artisan products and fabrics | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 31-12-2018 |
Social Venture Partners Chicago
 Social Venture Partners Chicago Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 31-12-2018 |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 01-03-2014 |
Opleiding van Jessica Yagan
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| Bedrijven in privébezit | 13 |
|---|---|
McDonald's Corp.
 McDonald's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises a food restaurant chain | Consumer Services |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Haverford College
 Haverford College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
 The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit research and strategy organization | Commercial Services |
Metropolitan Planning Council
Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts. | |
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Impact Engine
Impact Engine Investment ManagersFinance Impact Engine invests in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on the technology sector. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed, early, growth and buyout stage capital requirements. it also acts as a co-investor. | Finance |
ReUp Education, Inc.
ReUp Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides personalized support, success coaching, strategic insights and advice | Commercial Services |
Social Venture Partners Chicago
Social Venture Partners Chicago Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Fixer Services PBC
 Fixer Services PBC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides electrical, plumbing and interior & exterior design services | Industrial Services |
Piece & Co., Inc.
Piece & Co., Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures ethical, artisan products and fabrics | Process Industries |
The Honeycomb Project, Inc.
The Honeycomb Project, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides volunteers programs for families | Health Services |
