Research

My research examines how mission-driven businesses build the internal capacity, governance structures, and collaborative infrastructure needed to effectively engage in policy advocacy and collective action to drive systemic social and environmental change. Grounded in both academic research and practical experience, this work focuses on the organizational conditions that enable businesses to move beyond individual efforts toward lasting systemic impact.

This research is conducted in partnership with B Lab U.S. & Canada and aims to strengthen policy advocacy and collective action across the B Corp movement. A central focus is how Certified B Corporations are approaching—and can be better supported under—the new B Lab standards released in April 2025, particularly those related to Government Affairs and Collective Action. The goal is to produce actionable insights and practical recommendations that help more than 2,000 Certified B Corporations participate meaningfully in advocacy to drive systemic change.

As part of this work, I am conducting in-depth interviews with leaders across the B Corp community, including Certified B Corporations, B Locals, Trained B Consultants, and other movement partners. These conversations explore what is working today, where barriers remain, and where greater coordination, shared infrastructure, or organizational support could strengthen collective action.

If you are involved in the B Corp movement, I would welcome the opportunity to connect and include your perspective in this research. Please feel free to get in touch.