Professor Laura Hartman

Professor Laura Hartman is a seasoned and respected non-profit director, with a specialised knowledge in the intersection of human rights, law and business ethics.

Hartman has demonstrated a deep passion for issues involving social justice, and is recognised as a thought leader, illustrated by her publication of more than 90 journal articles, books and cases on issues involving cross-sector (for-profit/non-profit) partnerships toward global poverty alleviation, business ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, social justice, employment law, discrimination and equity.

Hartman served as Vincent de Paul Professor of Business Ethics at DePaul University, among other roles there, for almost 30 years while, at the same time, co-founding three successful global social impact ventures, including the charitable arm of the world’s largest social game developer (Zynga.org), an online non-profit microfinance initiative (Zafen.org), and a leadership development based school in Haiti (the School of Choice / l’Ecole de Choix), where she is currently the Executive Director. Winner of the Microsoft CreateGOOD award at Cannes Lions (2015), named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business (2014), as well as to its ‘League of Extraordinary Women’ and one of Ethisphere’s 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics (2014), Hartman has served as an advisor to a number of start-ups and has consulted with multinational for-profits, non-profits and educational institutions.

*Laura will be participating in online presentations only.