The University of Delaware’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) is committed to helping students integrate business principles into practical ideas to solve social issues. In the fall 2018, HDFS will be launching a community-based social entrepreneurship initiative in partnership with the Horn Program and the Lerner College of Business and Economics.

To introduce the concept of social entrepreneurship to the campus, HDFS is hosting a spring series in room 220 of Alison Hall. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty, staff and the community are invited to attend.

HDFS Social Entrepreneurship Series

Creating things we wished existed - Latiaynna Tabb

Feb. 28: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

UD alumna Latiaynna Tabb, MS ’15, will discuss the path she blazed that led her to operate her creative and community project management firm, Tabb Management. Throughout her business journey and in partnership with clients she has been "Creating things we wished existed."

Creating a sense of community - Courthney Russell

March 14: 12:15-1:15 p.m.

We Up CBO is a community-based organization created by Courthney Russell. This movement hopes to uplift the community through positivity, authenticity and creative expression. No matter who you are, who you love, where you live, or where you come from, WeUp seeks to represents you and provide a sense of community.

Creating community engagement and wellness - Jason Aviles

April 18: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

​Jason Aviles is CEO of FLYOGI LLC, executive director of Wilmington Placemakers Inc., program director of Wilmington Green Box and co-founder of Artist Ave Station. His programs are geared toward designing, building and managing projects that promote, support and grow community culture, engagement and wellness.

To learn more about HDFS programs, visit their website at www.hdfs.udel.edu.