Katie Panella
About Katie Panella
Katie Panella is a Project Manager for Impact Weighted Accounts at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in global health finance and development, having held various roles at organizations such as the Clinton Health Access Initiative and the World Economic Forum.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Katie Panella serves as a Project Manager for Impact-Weighted Accounts at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative financial metrics that account for social and environmental impacts. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the understanding and application of impact-weighted accounting in business practices.
Previous Experience at Clinton Health Access Initiative
Katie Panella has extensive experience with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), where she worked in multiple roles. She began as an HIV Program Coordinator in Liberia from 2009 to 2011, followed by positions as a Program Manager in Global Health Finance from 2011 to 2012, and as a Development Associate for three months in 2011. Her work at CHAI involved managing health programs and coordinating operations to improve healthcare access in various regions.
Education and Expertise
Katie Panella holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Development Studies from Brown University. She furthered her education at Tufts University, where she earned a Master of International Business, focusing on Business for Social Impact, Strategic Management, and International Consultancy. Her academic background supports her expertise in managing projects that address social issues through innovative financial solutions.
Experience in Long-Term Investing Council
Katie Panella worked as a Fellow at the World Economic Forum's Long-Term Investing Council from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she engaged with global leaders to promote sustainable investment practices. Her contributions focused on developing frameworks that encourage long-term thinking in investment strategies, aligning financial goals with broader social and environmental objectives.
Diverse Professional Background
Katie Panella has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. She has worked as a Finance and Operations Intern at Village Capital, an Analyst at Spire Education, and a Manager of Clinical Services at San Ysidro Health Center. Additionally, she served as a Consultant for the Responsible Asset Allocator Initiative at New America. This breadth of experience reflects her commitment to improving health and finance sectors through impactful initiatives.