It’s Civil Rights Week in Baltimore. This year marked the 60th anniversary of the civil rights movement but work remains to be done when it comes to civil rights and anti-racism in Baltimore and beyond. That goes for the implications of the latest tech, as well. On Monday, President Joseph Biden issued an executive order that aims to guarantee the safety and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence. The order includes some line items on how Biden and his administration don’t want to “deepen discrimination, bias, and other abuses” in various sectors — including the justice system. This intention could appear to contradict other moves the administration made

Anderson will lead the Social Finance Institute to amplify outcomes-based practices and build cross-sector momentum.BOSTON and WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Finance announced that Karen Anderson has joined to lead the Social Finance Institute, a first-of-its kind platform designed to bridge theory and practice for market leaders, policymakers, and practitioners looking to implement and scale outcomes-based solutions.Social Finance is a national nonprofit and registered investment advisor. Founded in 2011, the organization works with the public, private, and social sectors to build innovative partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Social Finance has mobilized more than $350 million in new investments designed to link funding to results in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing.As inaugural Managing Director of the Social Finance Institute, Anderson will lead field-building efforts through applied research and publications, drawing on the work of leaders in the field—including Social Finance's 12 years of on-the-ground experience. Under her direction, the Institute will launch an actionable research, training, and outreach agenda to translate outcomes-based theory into practice. The Institute will also develop new tools, technologies, and convenings to advance cohort-based learning."For over a decade, we have been partnering with changemakers to design and implement cross-sector partnerships focused on results," Social Finance Co-Founder and CEO Tracy Palandjian said

New leadership structure marks the next stage of growth for the nonprofit.BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Finance, a national nonprofit and registered investment advisor, announced that Kirstin Hill has joined the organization as President and Chief Operating Officer. In this new role, Hill will work in close collaboration with Social Finance CEO and Co-Founder Tracy Palandjian to advance Social Finance's work building outcomes-focused partnerships and investments that realign systems to measurably improve lives."Social Finance has grown significantly over the last dozen years, and we have developed new, promising levers for impact," Palandjian said. "As we look to accelerate and scale our work to deliver lasting, measurable change, Kirstin's unique blend of energetic leadership, deep expertise, and commitment to impact make her a perfect leader for this stage of our organizational evolution. We are thrilled to welcome Kirstin as our first President and COO."Hill's hiring comes after three years of transformational growth at Social Finance, during which the organization grew to more than 100 employees, opened fourth and fifth offices, developed several new products, and became a registered investment advisor. Hill will oversee the organization's day-to-day operations and its impact investing and advisory business lines, while Palandjian will lead the organization's overall firm strategy and thought leadership."I could not be more excited to join Social Finance at this pivotal time," Hill said