Wendy Bolger

Wendy Bolger (Darden ’01) joined Loyola University Maryland as the inaugural director of the university’s new Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Bringing 20 years of experience in management and social innovation, Bolger will launch the center with the mission of engaging Loyola in innovation and entrepreneurship and cultivating ties to Baltimore’s entrepreneurship community.

Prior to joining Loyola, Bolger directed innovation strategy for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, where she launched and grew the organization’s first innovation team, developing a vision and rigorous process, attracting advisors and partners and leading successful pilot programs and trials. Previously, she founded a nonprofit management consulting firm, where she provided expertise, coaching and training to organizational leaders.