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Emily R. McComb serves as Senior Lecturer in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School, teaching the MBA core course "Finance 2" and acting as Section Chair. She co-leads the HBS Impact Investment Fund within the elective curriculum, providing students with practical experience in impact-driven investing.
Her academic foundation includes a BA with Great Distinction in Economics and Political Science from McGill University and an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School, complemented by extensive industry experience at Bain Capital and Fidelity Management.
Dr. McComb's research bridges finance theory and practice with emphases on healthcare management, hedge funds, investment strategies, and social enterprise. Her work consistently intersects financial services with healthcare applications, exploring investor behavior in specialized markets and the financial mechanics of impact investing.
Recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward practical finance applications, particularly in sustainability metrics, small-company due diligence, and healthcare investment frameworks. Her case studies dominate business education materials, focusing on real-world financial decision-making across media, real estate, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Her teaching excellence is formally recognized through:
- 2022 HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award
- 2022 Charles M. Williams Award for Teaching Excellence
Through the HBS Impact Investment Fund, she mentors MBA students in deploying capital for measurable social impact while maintaining financial rigor. Though no formal PhD advising is documented, her Section Chair role involves intensive student guidance in the core MBA program.
She actively shapes finance education through the Impact Investment Fund, which trains students to evaluate and execute investments generating both financial returns and positive social/environmental outcomes in underserved communities.
