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Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC)

The Center for Social Value Creation embodies a passionate mission: to educate, engage and empower the Smith community and the world through thought-provoking dialogue, thought leadership, and hands-on experience.

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Our mission is to educate, engage and empower students to make a better world through business. Today we continue to do so by teaching the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Corporations have adopted the SDGs as a standard for business growth and impact. CSVC uses them to equip students with the tools they need to create value in their future endeavors. CSVC is a facilitator of people; it brings students, companies and thought leaders together to discuss the meaning of social impact.

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ESG Conference: Reimagine Your Impact
ESG Conference: Reimagine Your Impact
CSVC hosted it's inaugural ESG Conference where esteemed speakers engaged in thought provoking conversations surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance topics.
Royal Farms Presentation
Royal Farms Presentation
Presentation by Shelby Kemp
Shelby Kemp '19 MBA, Marketing Specialist at Royal Farms, and Nima Farshchi, Program Director at CSVC, educate students about sustainable practices at CSVC's kickoff event with Royal Farms.
Winners of SIM
SIM Competition Winners
Winners of the Social Impact Marketing Case Competition
Winners of the Social Impact Marketing Case Competition holding their trophy after presenting an exceptional marketing plan that addresses food insecurity for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Tata Presentation
Tata Innovation Dialogue
Presentation by Bolaji Ganapthy
Bolaji Ganapthy, Head of Workforce Effectiveness at Tata Consultancy Services, empowers students with a discussion on innovation management at the Tata Innovation Dialogue hosted by CSVC.

Use Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) to…

  • Collaborate/sponsor research projects

    For startups, businesses, and companies in search of a research project related to sustainability or social impact, contact Nima Farshchi, Director of the CSVC, nfarshchi@rhsmith.umd.edu. CSVC is excited to offer its resources and make any connections possible.

  • Engage/sponsor consulting projects

    For startups, businesses, and companies in search of a consulting project related to sustainability or social impact, contact Nima Farshchi, Director of the CSVC, nfarshchi@rhsmith.umd.edu. CSVC is excited to offer its resources and make any connections possible.

  • Get business advice for my venture

    The CSVC has tons of resources to offer startups, businesses, and industry partners including personal connections and methods of measurement. For more information contact Nima Farshchi, Director of the CSVC, nfarshchi@rhsmith.umd.edu.

  • Partner with UMD more broadly

    The CSVC has a network of students and faculty who are passionate about sustainability. The CSVC team is excited to make connections within the UMD community by contacting Nima Farshchi, Director of the CSVC, nfarshchi@rhsmith.umd.edu.

  • Recruit interns & hire future grads

    CSVC sends a biweekly newsletter to its subscribers which include students and alumni. If you would like to feature a job posting in the newsletter, reach out to the Director of the CSVC via email or phone.