Alan Khazei

Alan Khazei is a prominent American social entrepreneur and political figure known for his extensive work in national service and community engagement.1 Here are some key details about his background and accomplishments:

Early Life and Education

Alan Khazei was born on May 28, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the Boston area and Bedford, New Hampshire.1 Khazei completed his education at prestigious institutions:

• Graduated from St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire in 1979
• Earned a Bachelor's degree from Harvard College with honors in 1983
• Obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School with honors in 19871

Professional Achievements

Co-founder of City Year

In 1988, Khazei co-founded City Year with his Harvard roommate Michael Brown.1 City Year is a non-profit organization that offers young adults aged 17-24 the opportunity to engage in 10 months of full-time community service. Under Khazei's leadership, City Year expanded to:

• Employ 1,000 corps members
• Operate in 29 cities across the United States
• Establish presence in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the United Kingdom1

Other Notable Contributions

• Served as vice-chair of the Commission on National and Community Service from 1990 to 1992, appointed by President George H. W. Bush1
• Worked with President Bill Clinton to establish AmeriCorps1
• Founded Be the Change, Inc., an organization dedicated to building national coalitions for social issues2
• Launched The Action Tank, leveraging his experience in coalition building and collective impact2

Recognition and Awards

Khazei's work has earned him numerous accolades, including:

• Named one of "America's 25 Best Leaders" by U.S. News & World Report in 2006
• Recognized as one of "11 Bostonians Changing the World" by The Boston Globe Magazine
• Recipient of the Reebok Human Rights Award, Samuel S. Beard Jefferson Award for Public Service, and Harvard Law School Association Outstanding Alumni Award1

Political Endeavors

Khazei has been involved in politics, running for office multiple times:

• Unsuccessfully campaigned for U.S. Senator from Massachusetts in 2010 and 2012
• Ran for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts's 4th congressional district in 2020, placing sixth with 9.1% of the vote1

As a social entrepreneur consultant at Alan Khazei Consulting, Khazei likely draws on his extensive experience in non-profit leadership, coalition building, and public service to advise organizations and individuals on social impact initiatives and strategies.