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Brittany Henry
Early stage investor at Impact America Fund
Brittany Henry is an impact investor and Chicago Booth alumna who currently serves as an Impact Investor in Residence at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Here are some key details about her background and career:
Education and Early Career
Brittany graduated from Hampton University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration. She then went on to earn her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2017.23
Prior to business school, Brittany worked as a consultant at Accenture for nearly 6 years, starting as an Analyst and moving up to Consultant.2
Impact Investing Career
After completing her MBA, Brittany has focused her career on impact investing:
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She joined Impact America Fund in 2019, first as an Investment Associate and Consultant, and then moved into her current role as Senior Associate in January 2021.2
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At Impact America Fund, Brittany focuses on investing in fintech solutions such as personal finance tools and technology to support the growth of small to medium businesses.1
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The fund invests in tech-driven businesses that provide economic opportunities to communities of color in the US.1
Role at Chicago Booth
In October 2022, Brittany took on the role of Impact Investor in Residence at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.2 In this capacity, she:
- Mentors Booth students interested in impact investing careers
- Offers industry perspectives on trends and opportunities in the field
- Shares lessons learned from her experience during events1
Additional Experience
Throughout her career, Brittany has gained diverse experience in finance, consulting, and social impact:
- She completed internships at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and KPMG during her undergraduate studies.2
- While at Booth, she was a Graduate Fellow at Impact America Fund and a Farber Intern at REDF, a venture philanthropy organization.2
- After her MBA, she worked as a Senior Associate in M&A Services at KPMG for about 1.5 years before transitioning fully into impact investing.2
Brittany's career trajectory demonstrates her commitment to leveraging her business skills for social impact, particularly in providing economic opportunities for communities of color through innovative financial solutions.
