Andrea Levere

Andrea Levere is a prominent figure in the field of social enterprise and economic development. She currently serves as a Social Enterprise Fellow at the Yale School of Management, a position she has held since September 2023.1 Her career spans several decades and includes significant contributions to various organizations focused on economic empowerment and financial stability.

Professional Experience

Andrea Levere is the Founder and CEO of Capitalize Good LLC, a role she assumed in September 2023.1 Prior to this, she had a long and distinguished career at Prosperity Now (formerly CFED), where she served as:

• President from October 2004 to August 2019 (14 years and 11 months)
• Executive Vice President from 1998 to 2004 (6 years)
• Director of Economic Development Finance from 1992 to 1998 (6 years)1

During her tenure at Prosperity Now, Levere worked to build a movement to propel low-income communities into the financial mainstream.5 Under her leadership, the organization launched initiatives such as the Campaign for Every Kid's Future in 2015, which aimed to support the growth of children's savings accounts.2

Academic Roles

In addition to her role as a Social Enterprise Fellow, Levere has held other positions at Yale School of Management:

• Executive Fellow at the International Center for Finance (August 2019 - April 2024)1
• Fellow with the Program on Social Enterprise, Innovation, and Impact4

Education

Andrea Levere holds the following degrees:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Yale School of Management
• Bachelor's degree from Brown University1

Expertise and Impact

Levere is recognized for her work in addressing economic disparities and promoting financial stability. She has been involved in developing policies and programs that help more people find financial security.6 Her expertise extends to areas such as philanthropic equity and its role in enabling sustainable growth for non-profits.3

As a thought leader in her field, Levere has contributed to discussions on reducing inequality and increasing access to services for underserved communities. She has emphasized the importance of leveraging financial skills to help non-profits access capital and enable sustainable growth.3