Glenn Lauren Love
About Glenn Lauren Love
Glenn Lauren Love serves as the Director of Design Thinking and Innovation at FINRA, where he applies design thinking methodologies to solve complex challenges. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and has extensive experience in human-centered program solutions across various sectors, including nonprofit and international development.
Current Role at FINRA
Glenn Lauren Love serves as the Director of Design Thinking + Innovation at FINRA, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on building design thinking capabilities within the Data Analytics & Technology team of FINRA's Member Supervision division. His responsibilities include utilizing design thinking methodologies to tackle complex challenges that arise in the financial regulatory environment.
Experience at FINRA
Prior to his current role, Glenn Love worked at FINRA as a Senior Investigator + Innovation Strategy from 2016 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to the organization's efforts in enhancing innovation strategies and improving regulatory processes. His experience at FINRA spans over three years, during which he gained insights into the financial industry and regulatory practices.
Educational Background
Glenn Love holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned an Honors Certificate in International Business Diplomacy. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he specialized in Design Thinking & Innovation at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Experience
Glenn Love has a diverse professional background that includes roles in nonprofit and international development organizations. He worked as an intern in Healthcare Operations at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Kampala, Uganda, in 2008. He also served as Field Director for Education and Community Development at Neighborhood Outreach Connection in South Carolina from 2012 to 2013. His consulting experience includes positions at BSEIndia and PepsiCo, focusing on global capital markets and corporate social responsibility, respectively.
International Development and Community Engagement
Glenn Love has significant experience in constructing human-centered program solutions for communities both in the U.S. and internationally. His work with the United States Peace Corps as an Advisor and Trainer in Healthcare and Nonprofit Management in La Paz, Honduras, from 2011 to 2012 further emphasizes his commitment to community engagement and development.