Author: Erika Buckley

Erika Buckley

Contributing Writer

Erika Buckley

Erika Buckley is the marketing communications specialist for the Babson Youth Impact Lab, an action tank designed to encourage youth to see obstacles as market opportunities and see themselves as empathetic citizens of the world. Erika is a writer and photographer with a passion for authentic storytelling. She is currently writing her debut novel, a domestic thriller titled Green Blindness. Erika earned her undergraduate degree in English from Boston University.

Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs, Empowering Communities Ten young leaders returned home from Babson College’s Summer Study program ready to amplify their impact, all thanks to a SheaMoisture initiative that believes in empowering communities by empowering women through entrepreneurship.

Tagged Global, Social Innovation, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community

How Gen Z Is Preparing to Tackle Global Challenges These bright minds have big feelings about big problems. They emphasize authenticity and values-driven action. But, how can that passion get channeled into sustainable, positive social impact?

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Leadership, Social Innovation

Posted in Insights

To Tackle Challenges on Earth, Jonathan Sims Looks to Space Assistant Professor Jonathan Sims’ optimism is contagious. “I am an unapologetic optimist,” says Sims. “I believe the world is getting better, not worse.”

Tagged Faculty

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights