Cheryl Kiser

Cheryl Kiser serves as the Executive Director of The Lewis Institute for Social Innovation and The Babson Social Innovation Lab at Babson College, spearheading initiatives to integrate social innovation and entrepreneurship into the curriculum and co-curricular activities. With a rich background in corporate citizenship and social responsibility, including her role as Managing Director of the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, Kiser has been instrumental in positioning Babson as a global hub for social entrepreneurship resources and networks. Her expertise spans developing new markets for social change organizations, building communications strategies, and fostering collaborations between businesses and educational institutions. Kiser's passion for social innovation extends to sustainable food systems, co-creating Food Sol, an "action tank" at Babson's Social Innovation Lab. At Babson, she teaches "From Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Social Innovation" and contributes to the "Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership" Professional Certificate program. With a graduate degree in community organization and social policy from Boston College, Kiser brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience to her role, continuously working to advance the role of business in creating positive social impact and preparing the next generation of socially conscious business leaders.