Jane Leu, an internationally recognized social entrepreneur, was Marquette University’s first social entrepreneur-in-residence, from October 27 through November 7, 2009. During her residency, Leu met with classes, student organizations and faculty members across campus in an effort to explore a cross-disciplinary fit for social entrepreneurship at Marquette, both as a tool for learning and for life (please see complete schedule).
As Founder and CEO of Upwardly Global (2000-2009),
widely considered a solid model of social entrepreneurship,
she focused on creating the day when immigrant professionals from around the world will be seamlessly integrated in the U.S. workforce in a way that optimizes their skills. Upwardly Global, with offices in San Francisco, New York and Chicago, has assisted nearly 2,000 immigrants from 100 developing countries restart their professional careers in the U.S. Upwardly Global’s innovative idea and Leu’s leadership have been recognized by many awards, including Ashoka: Innovators for the Public and the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award.
