About me
Avi serves as the Executive Chair of B Local Illinois, where he has been on the board for 3 years. Based in Chicago, he is also the Director of Partnerships in the University of Illinois Chicago's (UIC) Innovation Office and is a proud member of B Academics. With expertise in cross-sector partnerships, he forges connections between UIC and real-world innovation opportunities that create positive impact. Avi has an MBA from Loyola University Chicago's Baumhart Scholars program, specializing in sustainability and social impact. He is deeply passionate about cultivating partnerships that bridge academia, innovation, and the B Corp movement.
