Shelly Kurtz is a seasoned social impact leader with 25 years of experience. Shelly is a 5x founder, author, CXO, and advisor focusing on the $3T nonprofit sector. Her latest book is “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators.” As the founder of Eagle Pointe Advisors, she guides philanthropies, nonprofits, and startups in architecting change and driving impact.
Shelly serves on the Board of Directors of Guardify, Inc., a tech company she co-founded to modernize criminal justice. Her nonprofit leadership includes roles at CWI Labs, advancing workforce equity and Concordia, a cross-sector convener.
Shelly has received numerous industry awards and her work has been featured in Fast Company. She is a frequent public speaker, moderator, and community volunteer. The daughter of a Cuban immigrant, Shelly is a first generation college graduate. She holds a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University where she is a Professor of Innovation Management.More...