Lola McAllister

Lola McAllister is a young professional and social entrepreneur with a diverse background in impact investing, nonprofit work, and academic research. She is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Project Matriarchs, a nonprofit organization that matches virtual tutors with families in need of childcare support, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.23

Education and Early Career

Lola graduated from the Urban School of San Francisco in 2019 and went on to pursue her Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Iberian & Latin American Cultures at Stanford University, completing her studies in 2023.1 During her time at Stanford, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the Very Impactful People Social Entrepreneurship Speaker Series.1

Professional Experience

Lola's professional journey includes various internships and roles across different sectors:

Impact Investing and Finance::

• Impact Investment Analyst at PALIO Impact Capital (April 2022 - Present)
• Intern at Regiment Securities (April 2022 - July 2024)

Nonprofit and Social Entrepreneurship::

• Co-Founder of Project Matriarchs (July 2020 - Present)
• Intern at Co-op Cincy (July 2023 - July 2024)

Research and Public Health::

• COVID-19 Literature Review Intern at California Department of Public Health (August 2020 - June 2021)
• Environmental Justice Intern at Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates (June 2020 - September 2020)

Technology and Business::

• Market Research Intern at Formally (January 2022 - March 2022)
• Business Operations Intern at Matternet Inc (July 2019 - September 2019)

Current Focus

As of November 2024, Lola is working as a Special Projects Intern at Blue Hill At Stone Barns, a position she started in June 2024.1 She describes herself as a "Mostly anthropology honors student studying worker ownership"16, indicating her continued interest in academic research alongside her professional pursuits.

Lola's work with Project Matriarchs, which she co-founded with Pilar McDonald, has gained recognition for its efforts to support working mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing virtual childcare and tutoring services.457 This initiative showcases her commitment to addressing social issues through innovative solutions.