Title Executive Director - Social Enterprise Initiative Company University of Chicago, Booth School Bio Christina Hachikian is the executive director of the SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is responsible for leading the initiative’s work to support the aspirations of students and alumni to impact societal issues and to further research on how institutions help solve global problems. Prior to joining Booth, she was vice president and head of investor relations and corporate development for Cole Taylor Bank. In this role, Hachikian was responsible for building relationships within the investment community and crafting financial communications. In addition, she has managed projects such as corporate capital actions, strategic planning, and financial and trend analysis. Prior to joining Cole Taylor, Hachikian was an assistant vice president and senior project manager for ShoreBank (now Urban Partnership Bank), a triple-bottom line community development bank. There she was responsible for managing projects including growth strategy, capital raising initiatives, and operational efficiencies. She held several other related positions at ShoreBank during her seven year tenure. Hachikian also has served as a research and planning analyst for Raytheon Company. There she directed research projects and developed leadership curriculum. Hachikian holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with a focus on strategic management and managerial & organizational behavior. She also earned an AB in public policy from the University of Chicago.