Dr. Jason Wingard Joins the Social Finance Institute as a Senior Advisor

Dr. Wingard brings decades of public and private sector experience to the Institute  

Boston, MA and Washington, D.C. — Today, the Social Finance Institute announced that Dr. Jason Wingard has joined as a Senior Advisor. In this role, Dr. Wingard will engage in research and thought leadership around outcomes-based employment and training models that support economic mobility in the United States. Launched in 2024, the Social Finance Institute is a unique field-building platform that leverages insights from practitioners and experts to develop networks, tools, and actionable resources to advance outcomes-based, impact-first funding models to measurably improve people’s lives.

Dr. Wingard is a globally renowned scholar and executive, with deep experience in both the private and public sectors, specializing in organizational talent strategy and the future of work. He currently serves as Distinguished Visiting Professor at Harvard University and Executive Chairman of the Education Board, Inc., and recently served as the 12th President of Temple University and, concurrently, Professor of Management and Professor of Policy, Organizational, and Leadership Studies. Dr. Wingard holds a BA in Sociology, with honors, from Stanford University, a MA in education from Emory University, a EdM in Technology in Education from Harvard University, and a PhD in Education, Culture, and Society from the University of Pennsylvania. 

“In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, especially with the increased influence of AI and other technological advancements, providing pathways to talent development and upskilling for individuals is essential. I’m pleased to join the Social Finance Institute as a Senior Advisor and contribute to the critical research and thought leadership needed in workforce development, particularly in the areas of talent finance and stakeholder capitalism,” said Dr. Wingard. “Together, we can inform policy and practice, and work to revolutionize the job market economy, ensuring that everyone has access to the tools and opportunities to succeed.” 

The Social Finance Institute aims to build connections among cross-sector partners and amplify learnings for policymakers and practitioners looking to use innovative funding models to achieve impact. The Institute’s work focuses on the key areas of actionable research and publications, cohort and learning modules, and educational outreach and advocacy.  

“Jason is a renowned scholar on the future of work with significant experience as an education and policy leader,” said Karen Anderson, Managing Director of the Social Finance Institute. “We will greatly benefit from his thought leadership as we continue to expand the work of the Institute. We are thrilled to have him join our team.” 

The Social Finance Institute officially launched in April 2024 with an event at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 

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About the Social Finance Institute 

Launched in 2024, the Social Finance Institute is 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. We aim to build the field and change systems through applied research and publications, communities of practice, and educational outreach. The Institute is an initiative of the national nonprofit Social Finance, guided by an Advisory Council of practitioners, business leaders, and policy experts. Learn more at socialfinanceinstitute.org.