Priya Parrish

Priya Parrish is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Strategy and Impact Investor in Residence at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She concurrently serves as Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Impact Engine, an institutional venture capital firm focused on economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health equity. She advises investment firms on impact strategies and previously held senior roles at Schwartz Capital Group (CIO), Aurora Investment Management (Strategy Head), and ESG-focused positions at Northern Trust Asset Management and KLD Research & Analytics.

Education:

• B.S. in Business Management, Babson College
• MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Research Interests: Her work centers on impact investing frameworks, ESG integration in finance, strategic decision-making for social equity, and leadership in sustainable business models. She bridges academic theory with practical impact investment applications.

Teaching: She instructs the course Impact Investing during Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 quarters at Chicago Booth.