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Megan Christenson is an Adjunct Instructor of Management at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, where she contributes to the academic and practical development of future business leaders. Her role emphasizes experiential learning and innovation in management education.
She holds an MBA and an MA in International Environmental Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her interdisciplinary education supports her work at the intersection of business, sustainability, and social impact.
Megan's research and professional interests center on entrepreneurship, lean innovation, and scalable social impact. She is the founder of The Lean Jane, a strategy firm that works with innovation and impact organizations such as Acumen, REDF, and Moves the Needle. Her work focuses on building sustainable growth processes for early-stage ventures across diverse sectors and legal structures.
Megan previously served as the Senior Director of the Civic Accelerator, acquired by Acumen Fund in 2019, where she led program design, venture development, and curriculum delivery. Her experience bridges academic instruction with real-world startup acceleration and impact investing.
- Fluent in Spanish
- Active in community engagement through yoga instruction and cultural tours
She has no listed scientific awards, grants, or publications in the provided text. There is no mention of student advising or formal research grants. Megan is affiliated with innovation labs and centers through her external work, including partnerships with Acumen and the Experience Institute, contributing to responsible innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
