Social Finance Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

BOSTON, MA—Today, Social Finance announced that Pamela Yang has been appointed the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. A distinguished executive with more than 30 years of experience in financial services, Yang brings a rare combination of institutional investment expertise, operational leadership, and a deep commitment to mission-driven work.  

“Social Finance is pleased to welcome Pamela Yang to our team. Her leadership across sectors—from asset management to philanthropy, higher education, and real estate—will strengthen our ability to build sustainable financial products that deliver meaningful outcomes for people and communities,” said Kirstin Hill, President & COO of Social Finance. 

Prior to joining Social Finance, Yang served as Chief Operating Officer of The Bulfinch Company, Inc., a commercial real estate firm founded in 1936, where she led financial reporting, asset management, human resources, and IT functions. Previously, she was Managing Director, Head of the Charitable Asset Management group at State Street Global Advisors, where she helped grow and manage investment assets for non-profit clients. 

Yang’s career also includes 18 years at Harvard Management Company, where she served as SVP, Head of Trust Investment and Operations. She oversaw Harvard’s charitable assets, multiple endowment funds, and university defined benefits pension plan. She played a pivotal role in securing the nation’s first Private Letter Ruling to allow the commingling of charitable assets with the endowment.  

“Social Finance offers a rare opportunity to combine passion with mission-driven work. I am excited to contribute to the cause that leverages capital to unlock opportunity, drive equity, and create scalable impact where it’s needed most,” said Yang. 

A GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award recipient, Yang currently serves as an independent trustee of the iMGP Funds Trust and chairs the Audit and Finance Committee of the CFA Institute’s Board of Governors. She is also a long-time trustee of the Boston Ballet. 

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