Jill Kickul

Dr. Jill Kickul is a Distinguished Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Tecnológico de Monterrey, holding positions in both the Business School and EGADE Business School. She brings extensive experience from previous academic leadership roles at prestigious institutions including the University of Southern California and New York University.

Her academic journey includes:

• Professor at the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California
• Narayan Research Director at the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab, USC
• Academic Director of the Master of Science in Social Entrepreneurship at USC
• Director of the Social Entrepreneurship program at NYU's Stern School of Business
• Academic advisor for the MBA's Social Innovation and Impact Specialization at NYU

Dr. Kickul's research focuses on Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, and Social Innovation. Her work centers on understanding and fostering entrepreneurship with particular emphasis on social entrepreneurship and its societal impact. She combines academic research with practical applications to create meaningful contributions that bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world implementation.

Notable recognition includes:

• Dedication to Entrepreneurship Award from the Academy of Management (2022)

Dr. Kickul has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the academic community, having served as president of the American Small Business and Entrepreneurship Association (USASBE) in 2020, and as chair of both the Research Committee (2018-2020) and Teaching Committee (2009-2012) of the Academy of Management's Entrepreneurship Division. She is the founding director of the Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference, recognized as the premier academic gathering in this specialized field.

She leads significant research initiatives focused on social enterprise and entrepreneurship, with her previous role as Narayan Research Director at the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab highlighting her commitment to advancing knowledge in this domain. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges business education with social impact, creating opportunities for students and researchers to engage with real-world challenges through academic frameworks.