Jill is an advocate for social impact and community-driven change, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit management, service-learning, and social responsibility. She holds a BA in sociology and an MBA from the BYU Marriott School of Business, where she developed expertise in ethical business practices and strategic human resources. Jill teaches courses like Social Impact Projects (SIP), where students gain hands-on experience addressing social issues for social impact organizations. Her diverse background spans nonprofit leadership, curriculum development, and organizational strategy, making her a valued mentor and advocate for actionable social change.
Jill dedicated her early career to coordinating service-learning programs in Utah and Vermont, where she helped students apply academic skills to meet real-world needs. She later served as executive director of Breakaway, a national nonprofit, and expanded its reach to 300 participating colleges, empowering thousands of student leaders to address social issues through service-focused programs. Today, Jill researches how businesses make decisions about when, why, and how to engage in social impact initiatives.