Jessica Yagan

Director Ejecutivo en

Impact Engine

Consumer Services

Commercial Services

Finance

Perfil

Jessica Droste Yagan is the CEO of Impact Engine, an investment firm with a mission to bring more capital to a market where financial returns are linked to positive social and environmental impacts.
Impact Engine manages venture capital and private equity strategies that invest in transformative for-profit, positive-impact funds and businesses.
Prior to Impact Engine, Jessica led the creation of McDonald’s Corporation’s global and U.S.
sustainable sourcing strategies.
At McDonald’s, she enabled the integration of ethical, environmental, and economic sustainability across all food and packaging sourcing.
Jessica also worked in the field of urban economic development through the City Advisory Practice at the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City.
Jessica has co-authored two Harvard University case studies on public-private partnerships and currently serves as a board member for the Metropolitan Planning Council, the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at Chicago Booth, and Fixer.
Crain’s Chicago Business named her to its list of 40-Under-40 in 2013 and she served as a 2014 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow.
Jessica holds a BA in Public Policy from Haverford College, an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and an MPA from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.
She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children.

Cargos activos de Jessica Yagan

Empresas	Cargo	Inicio
Impact Engine Impact Engine Investment ManagersFinance Impact Engine invests in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on the technology sector. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed, early, growth and buyout stage capital requirements. it also acts as a co-investor.	Director Ejecutivo	01/06/2014
Metropolitan Planning Council Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts.	Director/Miembro de la Junta	01/12/2015
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consultor / Asesor	01/05/2017

Todos los cargos activos de Jessica Yagan

Antiguos cargos conocidos de Jessica Yagan.

Empresas	Cargo	Fin
The Honeycomb Project, Inc. The Honeycomb Project, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides volunteers programs for families	Director/Miembro de la Junta	01/10/2021
ReUp Education, Inc. ReUp Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides support services for adults to graduation re enrollment	Director/Miembro de la Junta	01/08/2021
Piece & Co., Inc. Piece & Co., Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures ethical, artisan products and fabrics	Director/Miembro de la Junta	31/12/2018
Social Venture Partners Chicago Social Venture Partners Chicago Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Director/Miembro de la Junta	31/12/2018
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION	Director/Miembro de la Junta	01/03/2014

Ver el detalle de la experiencia de Jessica Yagan.

Formación de Jessica Yagan.

Experiencias
Funciones ocupadas

Activas

Inactivas

Empresas cotizadas

Empresas privadas

Ver el detalle de la experiencia de Jessica Yagan.

Relaciones

Relaciones de 1er grado

Empresas vinculadas al 1er grado

Hombre

Mujer

Administradores

Ejecutivos

Consultar la red personal

Empresas relacionadas

Empresas privadas	13
McDonald's Corp. McDonald's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises a food restaurant chain	Consumer Services
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Stanford University Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Haverford College Haverford College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit research and strategy organization	Commercial Services
Metropolitan Planning Council Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts.
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Impact Engine Impact Engine Investment ManagersFinance Impact Engine invests in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on the technology sector. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed, early, growth and buyout stage capital requirements. it also acts as a co-investor.	Finance
ReUp Education, Inc. ReUp Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides support services for adults to graduation re enrollment	Commercial Services
Social Venture Partners Chicago Social Venture Partners Chicago Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance
Fixer Services PBC Fixer Services PBC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides electrical, plumbing and interior & exterior design services	Industrial Services
Piece & Co., Inc. Piece & Co., Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures ethical, artisan products and fabrics	Process Industries
The Honeycomb Project, Inc. The Honeycomb Project, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides volunteers programs for families	Health Services