Beginnings: GW Social Enterprise Forum

by Jenn Neuner

A new student organization is promoting the idea of social enterprise to create positive social change.

It's called the GW Social Enterprise Forum and according to the group's founding members, Cristina Roman and Grant Trudor, the club aims to use "innovative, new business-oriented ideas to make positive social changes." Rather than simply lecturing to interested members, the founders hope to engage directly with outside organizations in the business of social enterprise.

To do this, Roman and Trudor plan to bring social enterprises to campus to speak to the community, as well as aiding students in networking with real social enterprises through internships and careers, volunteer experiences, and raising money to contribute to social enterprises worldwide.

The first official meeting went far in providing some initial organization and allowing for the formation of a recruitment committee. Roman and Trudor hope that the club will ultimately provide an opportunity for students interested in the social change that social enterprise, unlike traditional non-profits, can provide.

For more information: http://gwsef.wordpress.com/about-us/