Christina Hachikian

Christina Hachikian is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Founder of Hatch Gemini. She bridges academia, social entrepreneurship, and finance through her roles as a fractional executive, board member, and educator.

Education

• MBA in Strategic Management and Managerial/Organizational Behavior, University of Chicago Booth
• AB in Public Policy, University of Chicago

Research & Professional Focus

• Designing business models for social ventures
• Embedding social impact in commercial strategies
• Leadership in nonprofit/for-profit collaborations
• Global trends in social sector innovation
• Operationalizing ambiguous strategic objectives
• Workforce development and early childhood education

Key Achievements

• Led UChicago's Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation (2021+)
• Built $50M+ endowment and 25+ team across three continents
• Advisory roles at AutonomyWorks, Governor's Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education, and UChicago Impact
• Contributed to academic curricula on social entrepreneurship globally

Teaching

Currently teaching "Social Sector Strategy and Structure" (MBA course, Autumn 2024-25).