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Social Impact Lab: Paths to Impact: Lessons from the Private and Nonprofit Sectors
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EDT (GMT-4)
Classroom: 2400
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In this interactive session, Chris will share about his career journey moving between private sector consulting and mission-driven organizations, offering practical insights on how to forge a meaningful career. We’ll explore what it’s like to work at the intersection of consulting and the social sector, how different career paths after SOM have led to meaningful impact, and how you can create a positive impact while working in the private sector.
The discussion will include time for Q&A and reflection on how to think about a long-term career in impact—whether you plan to work directly in nonprofits or government, in consulting, or by advancing social outcomes from within the private sector.
As always, lunch will be served!
About Chris:
Chris is a Senior Advisor at Wellspring Consulting. He brings over 35 years of experience in strategic planning, process improvement, revenue generation, growth strategies, organizational development, alliances and mergers, board development, and other areas. While at Wellspring, he has served over 200 clients, all in the nonprofit sector, working with senior management and boards to clarify direction and enhance the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.
Previously, Chris was a Partner at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he worked with national and multinational corporations on strategy. He was also the head of the Operational Effectiveness practice area for the Americas, a member of the Organizational Practice Area, and a member of the BCG Strategy Institute, developing new strategy approaches using a multi-disciplinary orientation. He also oversaw the training of all consultants for the Boston, New York, D.C., and Atlanta offices.
Prior to BCG, Chris was a Consultant at Harbridge House, a consulting firm that served top corporations using a case-study method to train senior managers in strategy and organizational excellence.
Chris has been an instructor at the Yale School of Management. Additionally, he was the General Manager of the Keith Martin Ballet Company in Portland, Oregon. He studied solar energy engineering and house construction at Northeastern University and worked for eight years as a solar home builder and carpenter in Vermont and Oregon. He has also done extensive work in Youth Development. Chris received his MBA from the Yale School of Management in 1987. Earlier, he earned a BA in Music from Amherst College, graduating summa cum laude.
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