TEACHING & SPEAKING

Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers

I teach and mentor emerging social impact leaders—equipping them with practical consulting skills, systems-thinking mindsets, and the confidence to drive change in their communities.

I give presentations and speak at events on a range of topics , such as: launching a career in consulting or the nonprofit sector, themes and trends in the nonprofit & philanthropy sector, and connecting your business goals to the future of AI & technology.

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My Philosophy

I believe education should be hands-on, rooted in real-world complexity, and designed to equip leaders not just to solve problems—but to reimagine what’s possible.

Teaching Roles

  • Adjunct Faculty, University of San Francisco
    Courses: Consulting for Social Impact & Social Enterprise and Eco Innovation.
    Graduate-level, project-based learning with real-world partners.

  • Coaching

  • Global Mentorship
    How Women Lead — mentor to early-stage social entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders globally.

  • Guest Lectures & Workshops
    Design thinking, organizational strategy, leadership, responsible AI for social impact.

Sample Teaching Content & Course Design

MBA Course: Social Enterprise & Eco Innovation

  • Focus: Legal structures, funding models, impact measurement, systems thinking

  • Student Work: Pitch their social or eco enterprise to an impact investor

  • Outcomes: Select students are in the process of launching ventures and joining leading impact organizations and fellowships

MBA Course: Consulting Value Creation

  • Focus: The complete consulting lifecycle, while providing value to clients at every stage of the process

  • Student Work: Student capstone consulting project with real client

  • Outcomes: Students are now working as nonprofit or for-profit consulting firms or independently freelancing

Guest Lectures

  • Moderating panels for philanthropy & nonprofit leaders driving strategy & technology for the future

  • Stage presentations on the future of social and eco impact

  • Storytelling for impact

Public Speaking

Topics I’ve moderated and spoken on:

  • Career Navigation: MBA Career Journeys into Consulting; MBA Career Journeys into Nonprofit & Philanthropy

  • C-Suite Nonprofit & Philanthropy Trends: Key trends for leaders in the nonprofit & philanthropy sector

  • Strategic Business Alignment with Data & AI in Nonprofit & Philanthropy: How to connect your ‘why’ for Data & AI

Testimonials

  • "I just got out of the military after almost a decade and this class was incredibly insightful. I loved all of it and it really opened my eyes to so my things relating to sustainability. Thanks again for everything!"

  • "I really enjoyed this class! It made me feel more creative and gave me confidence through learning more about entrepreneurship."

  • "I'm glad I have taken this course. I learned a lot over the last 8 weeks. Thank You."

  • "Thank you, Amy, for creating such an inspiring and supportive learning environment. Your guidance made the material come alive, and I really appreciated how you encouraged connection, reflection, and creativity throughout the course."

  • "I very much enjoyed this course and learned a lot. I was motivated, inspired and engaged. Thank you Amy for the structure, the safe space and feedback throughout the sessions."

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  • "I really enjoyed the class and how it was structured. It felt great to see a small idea somewhat come to life with all the structured research."

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