Kelley Institute for Social Impact

During the Spring '21 semester, KISI was honored to partner with student organizations and campus partners to welcome three amazing guest speakers. The experiences and perspectives of these changemakers can help us learn more about the world and the social impact we can create!

As part of our "Conversations with KISI" series, we had the opportunity to speak with Courtney Payne-Taylor, Founder of Girls Riders Organization and Operations Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington.

Courtney spoke about her journey starting GRO, a non-profit that partners with local female skaters to teach girls skateboarding. Along with its many initiatives, it also helps girls imbibe crucial life skills such as confidence, resilience, and strength of character. She has GRO crews across 11 states and now helps existing children's organizations establish GRO programs. Swipe to the next slide for some key takeaways. Visit our YouTube channel (linked in the comments) to watch the full conversation!

As part of our "Conversations with KISI" series, we had the opportunity to speak with Courtney Payne-Taylor, Founder of Girls Riders Organization and Operations Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington.

Courtney spoke about her journey starting GRO, a non-profit that partners with local female skaters to teach girls skateboarding. Along with its many initiatives, it also helps girls imbibe crucial life skills such as confidence, resilience, and strength of character. She has GRO crews across 11 states and now helps existing children's organizations establish GRO programs. Swipe to the next slide for some key takeaways. Visit our YouTube channel (linked in the comments) to watch the full conversation!

As part of our "Conversations with KISI" series, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Kristin Joys, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Co-founder of the Social Impact and Sustainability (SIS) initiative at the University of Florida.

During our conversation, she discussed her work championing sustainability, social impact, and corporate social responsibility, and provided insight on benefit corporations. Visit our YouTube Channel (linked in the comments) to watch the full conversation!

As part of our "Conversations with KISI" series, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Kristin Joys, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Co-founder of the Social Impact and Sustainability (SIS) initiative at the University of Florida.

During our conversation, she discussed her work championing sustainability, social impact, and corporate social responsibility, and provided insight on benefit corporations. Visit our YouTube Channel (linked in the comments) to watch the full conversation!

As part of our "Conversations with KISI" series, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Dionne Nickerson, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Kelley School of Business.

Dr. Nickerson, who received her Ph.D. in Business Administration from Georgia Tech, detailed her unique career path and gave insights regarding CSR's impact on companies' brand sales and reputations. Visit our YouTube Channel (linked in the comments) to watch the full conversation!

As part of our "Conversations with KISI" series, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Dionne Nickerson, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Kelley School of Business.

Dr. Nickerson, who received her Ph.D. in Business Administration from Georgia Tech, detailed her unique career path and gave insights regarding CSR's impact on companies' brand sales and reputations. Visit our YouTube Channel (linked in the comments) to watch the full conversation!

KISI is so proud of the invaluable contributions our organizations have made in the Spring '21 semester! Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, our students remain dedicated to making a mark on the local community. Take a look at our most recent accomplishments!

KISI is so proud of the invaluable contributions our organizations have made in the Spring '21 semester! Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, our students remain dedicated to making a mark on the local community. Take a look at our most recent accomplishments!

We caught up with Kelley senior Jackson Holforty who was part of last year‘s winning team for the 2020 Kelley Impact Competition.
Jackson says, “I am very glad I participated in the case competition this past year. It was a wonderful opportunity for my team and I to gain case experience together while making a real-world impact and supporting a great cause. I would definitely recommend participating in this annual competition!”

The application for the 2021 Impact Competition is open NOW! Grab three of your friends and had to the link in our bio to register your team before the window closes on February 21st.
For more info, check out our website or comment your questions below!
#KelleyImpactCompetition #CaseComp

Join us for the latest Conversations with KISI this upcoming Friday (1/29) at 12:30pm!
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Courtney Payne Taylor shares her experiences starting a nonprofit in the action sports industry focused on improving opportunities for and inspiring young girls! Please scan the QR code to register for this incredible event!

Join us for the latest Conversations with KISI this upcoming Friday (1/29) at 12:30pm!
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Courtney Payne Taylor shares her experiences starting a nonprofit in the action sports industry focused on improving opportunities for and inspiring young girls! Please scan the QR code to register for this incredible event!

Big news! We have extended our international internship application and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

To better ensure the safety of our students, staff, and partners, we expect all of these internships to be offered virtually. While not being able to travel physically is unfortunate, we have no doubt that a virtual internship with an international partner will bring a host of impactful benefits, from global networking to a chance to make a difference for a community across the world. Apply fast, as we will only be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for a limited time. Access the application through the link in our bio!

KISI celebrates the life of the revered civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr., and encourages everyone to honor his legacy by engaging in service to help bring justice to communities worldwide.

KISI celebrates the life of the revered civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr., and encourages everyone to honor his legacy by engaging in service to help bring justice to communities worldwide.

As we approach the start of a new semester, we are excited to highlight one of our former international interns! Morgan Paul completed a KISI internship at Stellar Child Care Organization in Andong, Cambodia (on the outskirts of Phnom Penh). This organization focused on health, safety, and education for the surrounding village residents. On determining what made her internship impactful, Morgan remarks, "My internship was a valuable experience because it pushed me to problem solve while acknowledging that I had more to learn than I had to give SCCO. I learned how to be patient and yet persistent when looking at very broad social issues- all of which were not going to be resolved in the 8 weeks I had in Phnom Penh. My internship offered a balance of collaboration and autonomy so I never felt truly alone, but I was still pushed outside my comfort zone to grow and learn, and I am truly thankful for the experience." If you are looking for your own international internship opportunity, applications are OPEN for 2021 summer internships! Apply by January 19th here: gokelley.iu.edu/internwithpurpose

As we approach the start of a new semester, we are excited to highlight one of our former international interns! Morgan Paul completed a KISI internship at Stellar Child Care Organization in Andong, Cambodia (on the outskirts of Phnom Penh). This organization focused on health, safety, and education for the surrounding village residents. On determining what made her internship impactful, Morgan remarks, "My internship was a valuable experience because it pushed me to problem solve while acknowledging that I had more to learn than I had to give SCCO. I learned how to be patient and yet persistent when looking at very broad social issues- all of which were not going to be resolved in the 8 weeks I had in Phnom Penh. My internship offered a balance of collaboration and autonomy so I never felt truly alone, but I was still pushed outside my comfort zone to grow and learn, and I am truly thankful for the experience." If you are looking for your own international internship opportunity, applications are OPEN for 2021 summer internships! Apply by January 19th here: gokelley.iu.edu/internwithpurpose

We are excited to announce this year’s annual Kelley Impact Competition! For 2021, we have partnered with the Community Justice and Mediation Center located here in Bloomington to tackle an important social issue and make REAL change.
We invite all IU undergraduate students to come together for a great cause and share your brilliant ideas. In addition to the $15,000 of monetary prizes, the community nonprofit partner and the winning team receive up to $10,000 in seed money to implement the idea and create lasting change in our community.
Thank you to each organization that makes this incredible event possible.
Registration opens at our website on January 18th. Visit our site (link in bio) or let us know if you have any questions!

The application for our 2021 International Internships is now LIVE! Through gaining international business experience to assisting global entrepreneurs, the benefits to an international internship are countless. Whether physical or virtual, these are opportunities you do not want to miss. Head to the link in our bio for more information on international internships and where to apply.

https://kelley.iu.edu/programs/undergrad/why-kelley/social-impact/internships/international-internships/index.cshtml?redirect=/faculty-research/centers-institutes/institute-for-social-impact/internships/international-internships/index.cshtml

Tomorrow, Friday, November 13th we are joined by Professor Dionne Nickerson for a conversation about modern Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). She is bringing her knowledge on the intersection of marketing and CSR, technology consulting, and teaching abroad — this is sure to be an incredible Conversation with KISI!!
Get the Zoom link by following the link in our bio. DM us with any questions!
See you tomorrow!

As we continue towards the end of the school year, we are excited to announce the 2021 KISI International Internships will begin accepting applications on December 1st! International Internships offer experience-based learning in a global environment, where students can contribute to the success of an international firm while interacting with and learning from local cultures. While the state of travel permissions is ongoing, these opportunities will all be offered virtually and are guaranteed to be a remarkable learning experience no matter the platform. Be sure to stay updated with the KISI website as we learn of ongoing travel developments, and mark your calendars - this is a date you don't want to miss!

Are jobs in business mutually exclusive from giving back to the world around you?
Is there such thing as a moral to***co executive?
Find out TONIGHT at 6PM when we welcome Kelley Alum Lance Breitstein to talk to us about Selfish Altruism. We are so lucky to have him join us and can’t wait to hear his insight into aligning values with your business career. Thank you to @tedxindianauniversity and the Investment Banking Workshop for co-hosting this event with us.
To get the Zoom link, go to the event in the Kelley calendar through the URL, QR code, or link in our bio and register!
Let us know if you have any questions, and see you there!

On this World Mental Health Day, we want to highlight and recognize every person who has helped in shedding a light on mental health and the huge role it plays in our daily lives. The impact of mental health is indisputably important, and we have a full list of mental health related resources at IU here: https://www.indiana.edu/hoosier-life/health-wellness.html

Additionally, the Kelley School of Business is offering some free Headspace memberships. Headspace helps you take care of your mind, at work and at home. It’s meditation made simple with exercises that help you live a little calmer and clearer, with science-backed benefits like less stress and sharper focus. Email [email protected] to request a link.

Take some time for you today, give yourself some self check-ins, and realize that focusing on yourself is never a bad thing ❤️

Join us at 12pm on October 16th for a Conversations with KISI featuring Rob Smith, the Vice President of Collaborative Strategies at the Lilly Endowment. While with Lilly, Rob has lead the "Enhancing Opportunity" initiative in Indianapolis which assists residents in overcoming poverty and financial insecurity on their way to economic self-sufficiency. We are so excited to have Rob talk to us about the Lilly Endowment and the future of community impact in business! Link to register: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8j3rXi8NcJ3kmln

Last Friday, we enjoyed our first Conversation with KISI! Brandon Luebbehusen shared incredible stories and insights about consulting full-time at Bain & Company and working with the city of Chicago through the COVID-19 crisis. Seeing how his experience with KISI has translated into his post-grad professional success and personal goals was inspiring. Thank you to Brandon for sharing his time with us, and thank you to all who attended!

Join us for our first Conversations with KISI of the 2020 school year with KISI alumni Brandon Luebbehusen! Brandon graduated from Indiana University in May 2018 with majors in finance and operations management. On campus, he was President of the Alternative Break Program his senior year and worked as a campus tour guide. Now, Brandon works in Chicago as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, through which he has had opportunities to support Chicago's COVID-19 recovery efforts and advise on fundraising strategy for a veterans-focused not-for-profit. We're excited for this one! Sign up here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8j3rXi8NcJ3kmln

Happy first day of classes! We hope everyone is having a safe & exciting return. We are happy to announce the KISI Open House is tomorrow at 7pm! Come learn about our amazing internship opportunities, student organizations, case competition, and everything else KISI does to help students create social impact in business. Join through the QR code attached or through this link: https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vDWBecnITHOqSIltbaWpNg

Throwback to when KISI alumna Nellie Li decided to do more with her Spring Break by choosing to spend her days off from school with Alternative Break Program (ABP). Nellie participated in ABP from 2014 to 2018. Now, she is graduated and working at Deloitte as a Business Technology Analyst, but the impact she made at IU has not been forgotten!

“ABP was the common thread throughout my four years at IU. From translating storytelling videos for the Rich Coast Project in Costa Rica, building bottle schools with 7elements in the Dominican Republic, teaching English classes with International Rescue Committee in Atlanta, and creating a governance model for a sewing center for Dara in Cambodia, each of my experiences was surrounded by the wonderful students that make up KISI. The impact we were able to make in each community is made possible by the bright minds and caring hearts of KISI members.”

We want to send a big thank you to Nellie Li for her social impact as a student, helping to create KISI's legacy and Decade of Difference!