Megan Christenson
About Megan Christenson
Megan Christenson is a Senior Portfolio Manager at REDF and an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Loyola University Chicago, with extensive experience in impact investment and social entrepreneurship.
Current Roles
Megan Christenson holds multiple significant roles across various organizations. Since 2022, she has been serving as a Senior Portfolio Manager at REDF in the Greater Chicago Area. In addition to this, Megan is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Loyola University Chicago, a position she began in 2021. She is also actively contributing to Acumen as an Accelerator Instructor at Acumen Academy since 2019. Further, Megan is the Founder & Principal of The Lean Jane, an organization she has been leading since 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Megan Christenson's career encompasses a broad range of experiences. From 2013 to 2019, she served as Senior Director for Civic Accelerator at Points of Light. Prior to that, she worked as an Analyst at Blue Energy Partners in 2012, and as a Marketing Coordinator for the Frontier Market Scouts Fellowship at Monterey Institute of International Studies from 2012 to 2013. Megan also brought her expertise to Village Capital, serving as a Program Associate in Ecuador for six months between 2011 and 2012. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Business Development Associate at Healthcare Language Services from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background
Megan Christenson has a strong academic foundation. She holds an MBA and a Master’s degree in International Environmental Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her academic achievements have played a crucial role in shaping her career in impact investment and social entrepreneurship.
Career in Impact Investment
Megan Christenson began her career in the impact investment sector at Points of Light Civic Accelerator. In this role, she was responsible for startup recruitment and selection, program design, curriculum delivery, direct investment, and venture development. Her work has often involved developing scalable processes to drive growth and impact, collaborating with leading social impact organizations such as the Experience Institute and SMALLIFY to create and scale impact investment strategies.
Personal Life and Community Involvement
Residing in Chicago, Megan Christenson remains engaged in her community beyond her professional commitments. She is known for teaching yoga classes and spearheading Pizza Tours on weekends, offering a glimpse into her diverse interests and community engagement outside of her professional pursuits.