Innovating for Social Equity: The Intersection of Religion and Business

On Tuesday, May 18, the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation and the University of Chicago Divinity School hosted the fourth session in the Innovating for Social Equity event series, which examines how the philanthropic and private sectors can do better and more to achieve meaningful change. This session sought answers to the question, "In the broader conversation about diversity in business, what is the context for religion?" David Nirenberg, dean of the Divinity School and Deborah R. and Edgar D. Jannotta Distinguished Service Professor, was joined in conversation with prominent business leaders whose business strategies take religious diversity into account.

Moderator

• David Nirenberg, Dean of the Divinity School and Deborah R. and Edgar D. Jannotta Distinguished Service Professor

Panelists

• Charisse Conanan Johnson, MBA '10, Managing Partner, Next Street
• Hilary Krane, JD '94, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Nike
• Eboo Patel, Founder and Executive Director, Interfaith Youth Core
• Emmanuel Roman, MBA '87, Chief Executive Officer, PIMCO