Courtney Han
About Courtney Han
Courtney Han is a researcher at Harvard Business School, specializing in case studies related to social impact and business strategy. With a background in economics and political science from Duke University, she has also worked at various organizations, including The World Bank and Innovations for Poverty Action.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Courtney Han has been working at Harvard Business School as a Researcher since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing educational materials for MBA classrooms and Executive Education programs. Her responsibilities include creating case studies that emphasize social impact, business, government, strategy, marketing, and philanthropy. Additionally, she updates older case studies to ensure they remain relevant and accurate, and conducts interviews with leaders across various fields to gather insights for these case studies.
Previous Experience at The World Bank
Courtney Han served as a Consultant at The World Bank from 2013 to 2019. During her six years in this position, she worked in Boston, MA, contributing to various projects that align with the organization's mission. Her experience at The World Bank provided her with a strong foundation in international development and policy analysis.
Educational Background
Courtney Han holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics and Political Science from Duke University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Masters of Public Administration in International Development (MPA-ID) from Harvard Kennedy School, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she earned a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fiction from Boston University.
Consulting Experience
Before her tenure at The World Bank, Courtney Han worked as a Senior Project Associate and Consultant at Innovations for Poverty Action from 2010 to 2012. Her work involved projects in New York City, Ethiopia, the Philippines, and Cote d'Ivoire, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at poverty alleviation and social impact.
Case Study Development
Courtney Han specializes in creating case studies that focus on various themes, including social impact and philanthropy. She has co-authored a case study titled 'Emma Bloomberg and Murmuration'. In addition to writing case studies, she develops teaching and background notes to enhance their educational value, ensuring that they meet the needs of students and educators alike.