Dr. Heather Cameron

Credentials

Professor of Practice in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Brown School of Social Work, Social Policy and Public Health and Professor of Practice in the Olin School of Business
External Examiner for the Department of Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong
Board member or advisor to multiple start-ups in the area of AI and Edtech, circular economy, community engagement.
Prize winning global social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow
Advisor to international bodies including UN Women, The International Paralympic Committee, German International Cooperation, and the BMW Foundation.
PhD in Social and Political Thought

Prize-Winning Projects:

UN Year for Sport & Physical Activity

Recognized for driving the innovative project of Box Girls International that harnesses the power of sports to promote social development and peace-building, showcasing a proven ability to make a meaningful impact.

Google Impact Prize

Awarded for founding, RespACT, Dr. Cameron was recognized for leading & and implementing innovative solutions to address pressing social and environmental challenges through strategic use of funding & and resources.

Start Social Prize

Distinguished for pioneering the Box Girls International initiative, driving social change, demonstrating a commitment to innovative solutions, and a track record of positively impacting communities through strategic implementation of social projects..

Innovation and Engagement in Teaching

German Professor of the Year 2010 from the Association of German University Professors.

Ashoka Fellow

Recognized for Box Girls International by the renowned global network for social entrepreneurs, for visionary leadership in driving social innovation, demonstrating a proven track record of catalyzing transformative change and fostering sustainable solutions to address pressing societal challenge.

BMW Responsible Leader

Acknowledged for a proven track record of driving initiatives that align with BMW's values, contributing to positive social and environmental impact., specifically for founding Box Girls International.

Global Impact

A map of our initiatives transforming communities worldwide.