Kathryn Wendell

Executive Director at University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

Kathryn Wendell is the Executive Director of the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR) at the University of Colorado Boulder, specifically within the Leeds School of Business. She has over two decades of experience in leading initiatives related to sustainability, corporate responsibility, and social entrepreneurship across various sectors, including public, private, and higher education.1 4 6

In her role at CESR, Wendell focuses on empowering business students and professionals to integrate ethical considerations into their decision-making processes. Her work emphasizes the importance of sustainability and social impact in business practices.2 3 Additionally, she has been involved in developing educational programs that foster these values among future leaders.7

Wendell's extensive background in global sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives positions her as a key figure in promoting responsible business practices within the academic community and beyond.4 5

Experience

Executive Director, Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR), University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business since July 2021

Director at Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (Stanford Seed), Corporate Responsibility Manager at Chevron, Sustainability MBA Intern at Levi Strauss & Co., Junior Professional Associate at World Bank, Volunteer in Ecuador at Peace Corps

Education

BA in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish from Dartmouth College, MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility from University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business, MA in Cultural Anthropology and Forestry from Yale University