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Lillian Alexander (MIDP'20) draws on her international development policy degree and the lifelong community she gained at the McCourt School of Public Policy.
She is director of impact at Mercy Corps Ventures.
Alexander shared the joys of living in DC and making the most of her proximity to Georgetown's McCourt school.
She also took advantage of electives at Georgetown's other graduate schools, including McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Mcgregor Lakes Area Foundation Awards $8,000 in Local Grants 
The McGregor Lakes Area Foundation (MLAF) continues to make a meaningful impact by investing in the people and programs that strengthen the region.MLAF is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in...more
The McGregor Lakes Area Foundation (MLAF) continues to make a meaningful impact by investing in the people and programs that strengthen the region.MLAF is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in...more
Leuven's Lighthouse Districts: Illuminating Pathways to Green Heat 
Leuven's Pilot City Activity aims to decarbonise heating in the city.The new heating systems will rely on green heating technologies that minimise environmental impact by reducing fossil fuel...more
Leuven's Pilot City Activity aims to decarbonise heating in the city.The new heating systems will rely on green heating technologies that minimise environmental impact by reducing fossil fuel...more
Government Urged to Focus on High Impact Investment 
National Planning Secretary Koney Samuel says the government must focus on high impact investments to transform the economy in the next five to 10 years.Mr Samuel said the country cannot afford to...more
National Planning Secretary Koney Samuel says the government must focus on high impact investments to transform the economy in the next five to 10 years.Mr Samuel said the country cannot afford to...more
Abc Impact Closes Fund II At Over Usd 600 Million, Doubling Fund Size With Commitments ... 
ABC Impact, the Asia-focused impact investment firm, has successfully completed the final closing of its second fund at over USD 600 million.ADB's investment in ABC Impact Fund II reflects our...more
ABC Impact, the Asia-focused impact investment firm, has successfully completed the final closing of its second fund at over USD 600 million.ADB's investment in ABC Impact Fund II reflects our...more
Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase 
Game-changing heart health innovations pitched live at inaugural Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase.The two-day event, held at the Grand Hyatt on 25 26 March, brought together more than 300 people...more
Game-changing heart health innovations pitched live at inaugural Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase.The two-day event, held at the Grand Hyatt on 25 26 March, brought together more than 300 people...more
'Crucial For Climate Impact': Ag Startups From Apac Sought For New Accelerator Programme 
'Crucial for climate impact': Ag startups from APAC sought for new accelerator programme.Ten founders will be selected, with the programme culminating in a demo day on Thursday, November 6 in...more
'Crucial for climate impact': Ag startups from APAC sought for new accelerator programme.Ten founders will be selected, with the programme culminating in a demo day on Thursday, November 6 in...more
ABC Impact Unveils 2024 Impact Review, Transforming Tomorrow: Investing in Real-World Solutions
ABC Impact's 2024 Impact Review highlights the firm's continued growth and strategic focus across sectors vital to Asia's sustainable development.The firm remains committed to deploying capital into...more
ABC Impact's 2024 Impact Review highlights the firm's continued growth and strategic focus across sectors vital to Asia's sustainable development.The firm remains committed to deploying capital into...more
Impact in Listed Equities Can Deliver Competitive Returns, Report.
Impact in listed equities can deliver competitive returns, report says.Report by Schroders and the Said Business School.Findings challenge the assumption that purpose-driven investing requires...more
Impact in listed equities can deliver competitive returns, report says.Report by Schroders and the Said Business School.Findings challenge the assumption that purpose-driven investing requires...more
Grant Awards Promote Hernando Smartphone App, Dickens of A Christmas
Grant awards promote Hernando smartphone app, Dickens of a Christmas.grant award of $5,000 will help continue the cultural part of the Dickens Of a Christmas event each November.This brings the total...more
Grant awards promote Hernando smartphone app, Dickens of a Christmas.grant award of $5,000 will help continue the cultural part of the Dickens Of a Christmas event each November.This brings the total...more
ASIC Releases Sustainability Reporting Guidelines 
ASIC received 60 submissions from a variety of stakeholders.It added sections on climate scenario analysis and disclosing Scope 3 emissions.The regulator also provided more information around how it...more
ASIC received 60 submissions from a variety of stakeholders.It added sections on climate scenario analysis and disclosing Scope 3 emissions.The regulator also provided more information around how it...more
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