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Karen Anderson Joins Social Finance to Lead New Institute

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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BOSTON and WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Finance announced that Karen Anderson has joined to lead the Social Finance Institute, a first-of-its kind platform designed to bridge theory and practice for market leaders, policymakers, and practitioners looking to implement and scale outcomes-based solutions.

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  • Anderson will lead the Social Finance Institute to amplify outcomes-based practices and build cross-sector momentum.
  • BOSTON and WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Finance announced that Karen Anderson has joined to lead the Social Finance Institute , a first-of-its kind platform designed to bridge theory and practice for market leaders, policymakers, and practitioners looking to implement and scale outcomes-based solutions.
  • Social Finance has mobilized more than $350 million in new investments designed to link funding to results in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing.
  • As inaugural Managing Director of the Social Finance Institute, Anderson will lead field-building efforts through applied research and publications, drawing on the work of leaders in the field—including Social Finance's 12 years of on-the-ground experience.

Should We Fail Struggling Students or Lower Standards?

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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