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Unlocking Innovation Through Community
In this episode, Mariam sits down with Cristina Lara-Agudelo (she/her) to talk about her work as the Manager of Funder Learning & Investments at Common Future and what made her shift away from the traditional career narrative. Prior to Common Future, Cristina was the Program Manager for the Economic Inequality Initiative at Uncharted where she designed and executed a 6 month accelerator program for entrepreneurs working to close the wealth gaps in the United States. Join us as Cristina gives advice on how to live thoughtfully at the intersection of nonprofit and impact, and why learning by doing and listening to your community are essential aspects of being a successful funder and making real profit and impact. Cristina’s inspiration comes from people who come alive in anything that they do, and we’re excited to share her wisdom with you.
Cristina Lara-Agudelo (she/her) is the Manager of Funder Learning & Investments at Common Future. She is passionate about ensuring that the economy serves all people equally. Cristina also co-led Uncharted’s hyperlocal collective impact and community engagement projects working with Denver food access leaders. Cristina began her career in social impact with an AmeriCorps service year teaching seventh grade math in Wilmington, DE. Cristina holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business with a concentration in Business Economics & Public Policy and Operations, Informations, & Decision Systems. In her spare time, you can find her latin dancing, climbing, hiking, camping, paddleboarding and cooking new recipes!
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By Second Day Inc.In this episode, Mariam sits down with Cristina Lara-Agudelo (she/her) to talk about her work as the Manager of Funder Learning & Investments at Common Future and what made her shift away from the traditional career narrative. Prior to Common Future, Cristina was the Program Manager for the Economic Inequality Initiative at Uncharted where she designed and executed a 6 month accelerator program for entrepreneurs working to close the wealth gaps in the United States. Join us as Cristina gives advice on how to live thoughtfully at the intersection of nonprofit and impact, and why learning by doing and listening to your community are essential aspects of being a successful funder and making real profit and impact. Cristina’s inspiration comes from people who come alive in anything that they do, and we’re excited to share her wisdom with you.
Cristina Lara-Agudelo (she/her) is the Manager of Funder Learning & Investments at Common Future. She is passionate about ensuring that the economy serves all people equally. Cristina also co-led Uncharted’s hyperlocal collective impact and community engagement projects working with Denver food access leaders. Cristina began her career in social impact with an AmeriCorps service year teaching seventh grade math in Wilmington, DE. Cristina holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business with a concentration in Business Economics & Public Policy and Operations, Informations, & Decision Systems. In her spare time, you can find her latin dancing, climbing, hiking, camping, paddleboarding and cooking new recipes!
Questions? Feedback? Ideas? Contact [email protected]
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Subscribe to the Second Day Email Newsletter for social impact jobs, career guides, and other industry news: https://www.secondday.org/subscribe-now
Launch your social impact career with Second Day's resources at https://www.secondday.org/
Follow Mariam Matin on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-matin/
Follow Second Day on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-day/