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Bruce Usher serves as Professor of Practice and Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School, Columbia University.
His research examines financial mechanisms for social and environmental challenges, specializing in climate change mitigation, clean energy financing, and social entrepreneurship. He actively advises climate-tech ventures through UsherWorks.com and teaches courses integrating finance with sustainability.
Notable recognitions include:
- Singhvi Prize for Scholarship in the Classroom
- Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Professional background spans CEO roles at EcoSecurities Group plc (acquired by JPMorgan, 2009) and TreasuryConnect LLC (acquired 2001), plus 12+ years in global financial services. Current board positions include Community Energy, OptiRTC, and CapShift, alongside chairing the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures.
As Faculty Director, he leads initiatives like Women in Energy and the Energy Opportunity Lab, driving social venture funding and policy engagement through partnerships including the Methane Finance Working Group.
