Innovation is often seen as coming from outside of an organization or field. Innovation from Within offers a counterpoint to this misconception, providing techniques for unleashing the innovation potential of nonprofit organizations and others focused on addressing critical social issues.
Stephanie Berzin, PhD, MSSW, is an Associate Professor, Chair of Social Innovation + Leadership, and Chair of the Children, Youth, and Families Concentration at the Boston College School of Social Work. As co-founder of the Social Innovation + Leadership Program, Dr. Berzin co-led the curriculum redesign and the development of the strategic vision for social innovation at the school. Dr. Berzin also serves as Co-Director of the Center for Social Innovation, where
she conducts research and supports organizational capacity-building around innovation and intrapreneurship.
Humberto Camarena, MSW, is a professor and administrator at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile School of Social Work where he teaches social innovation and develops social projects with government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations. Prior to this, he was the Assistant Director of the Boston College Center for Social Innovation and directed the implementation of multiple interorganizational social innovation labs in Latin America.