<< Back to Faculty Christine Mahoney Professor of Public Policy and Politics; Chief Innovation Officer Education & Training Ph.D., 2006, Pennsylvania State University, Political Science Fields: American politics, Comparative politics, Research Methods & Statistical Analysis M.A., 2003, Pennsylvania State University, Political Science B.A., 2001, Pennsylvania State University, Major: International politics. 434-243-3727 cm2cg@virginia.edu Garrett Hall Curriculum Vitae (292.03 KB) @CXMahoney Research Website SE@UVA Courses taught Political Institutions and Processes Leadership in the Public Arena Global Advocacy and Activism European Union Politics Experiential Social Entrepreneurship Areas of focus Advocacy Political Science Racial Justice and Equity Social Entrepreneurship Christine Mahoney is a professor of public policy and politics and chief innovation officer at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. She studies social justice advocacy, activism and direct action through social entrepreneurship. Her first book Brussels vs. the Beltway (Georgetown University Press) explored how advocates shape public policy in two of the most powerful political systems on the planet: the US and the EU. She conducted fieldwork in 7 conflict zones in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America for her second book Failure and Hope: Fighting for the Rights of the Forcibly Displaced (Cambridge University Press). The book argues we need to advance social entrepreneurship for the 60 million people displaced by violent conflict worldwide. The work inspired the launch of the Refugee Investment Network. To help foster innovative solutions to social problems she launched and led Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia for a decade. Over ten years, SE@UVA taught over 2,500 students, engaged over 8,000, had over 700 students declare a minor in Social Entrepreneurship, mentored over 80 student social enterprise teams, supported over 100 social entrepreneurs and impact investors with over 38,400 hours of pro-bono consulting, and mobilized $7.7 million in resources to support its mission.She was previously an Assistant Professor at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University and the Director of the Center for European Studies and the Maxwell European Union Center. She has been a Fulbright Fellow, Visiting Scholar at Oxford, a National Science Foundation grant recipient, recipient of the Emerging Scholar award from the American Political Science Association and she regularly comments in the media including appearances in: the National Journal, Quartz, Impact Alpha, Triple Pundit, Politico, the Virginia Pilot, the Daily Progress, Charlottesville Tomorrow, Next Billion, BBC, and NPR, CBS, and NBC affiliates. Related Content UVA Batten Appoints Professor Christine Mahoney as Chief Innovation Officer News UVA Batten is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Christine Mahoney as our first Chief Innovation Officer. A seasoned entrepreneur, Mahoney launched Social Entrepreneurship at UVA (SE@UVA) which introduced new courses on social entrepreneurship, a minor, concept competition, and scholarships to work with social enterprises. Mahoney also hosts a variety of student activities that provide hands-on experience in social innovation. Advancing Innovative Policy in Rural Virginia and Beyond News The Batten School is making significant strides in advancing rural policy and economic development through its inaugural Tadler Fellowship in Impact Investing. This innovative program is not only supporting the White House's Rural Partner Network (RPN) Initiative to strengthen rural economies, but is also working directly with communities in Southwest Virginia to develop solutions for their unique economic and social challenges. Batten Launches Inaugural Tadler Fellowship with Major Impact in Southwest Virginia News Thanks to a generous gift from University of Virginia alumni Richard and Donna Tadler, a cohort of Batten students are poised to make a big difference in the economic future of rural Southwest Virginia. Batten Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Service, Research and Engagement News This academic year, Batten School professors won a slew of internal and external recognitions for excellence in teaching, service, research and engagement. Looking Back and Looking Forward: 10 Years of Social Entrepreneurship at SE@UVA News Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia (SE@UVA), a Batten School initiative, is marking its 10-year anniversary with a renewed commitment to educate the next generation of social innovation leaders. Mahoney Receives UVA's Public Impact-Focused Research Award News During UVA's annual Research Achievement Awards, Christine Mahoney, professor of public policy and politics and director of SE@UVA, was recognized for her work supporting the rights of displaced people locally, nationally and globally. Batten's John Holbein and Jay Shimshack were also acknowledged for their research contributions. The Virginia Impact Investing Ecosystem Mapping News A new report from the Virginia Impact Investing Forum, housed within Batten’s SE@UVA, found $19 billion in Virginia impact capital but tens of billions more on the sidelines that could be unlocked with more convening, training, and sharing of success stories. Christine Mahoney, director of SE@UVA explains how universities can connect the dots between impact investors and social entrepreneurs and do it in a cost-efficient way. How Can Private Capital Best Serve the Public Good? News When we think about the organizations making a positive change in the world, nonprofits usually come to mind. But in the latest installment of Expert Chats, Batten's Christine Mahoney argued that if we consider the private sector as well, we can address today’s global problems much more creatively. More Than a Backdrop News Marlena Becker (BA ’21) shares how she helped redesign Batten Builds to start better addressing the needs of the Charlottesville community. View All
UVA Batten Appoints Professor Christine Mahoney as Chief Innovation Officer News UVA Batten is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Christine Mahoney as our first Chief Innovation Officer. A seasoned entrepreneur, Mahoney launched Social Entrepreneurship at UVA (SE@UVA) which introduced new courses on social entrepreneurship, a minor, concept competition, and scholarships to work with social enterprises. Mahoney also hosts a variety of student activities that provide hands-on experience in social innovation.
Advancing Innovative Policy in Rural Virginia and Beyond News The Batten School is making significant strides in advancing rural policy and economic development through its inaugural Tadler Fellowship in Impact Investing. This innovative program is not only supporting the White House's Rural Partner Network (RPN) Initiative to strengthen rural economies, but is also working directly with communities in Southwest Virginia to develop solutions for their unique economic and social challenges.
Batten Launches Inaugural Tadler Fellowship with Major Impact in Southwest Virginia News Thanks to a generous gift from University of Virginia alumni Richard and Donna Tadler, a cohort of Batten students are poised to make a big difference in the economic future of rural Southwest Virginia.
Batten Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Service, Research and Engagement News This academic year, Batten School professors won a slew of internal and external recognitions for excellence in teaching, service, research and engagement.
Looking Back and Looking Forward: 10 Years of Social Entrepreneurship at SE@UVA News Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia (SE@UVA), a Batten School initiative, is marking its 10-year anniversary with a renewed commitment to educate the next generation of social innovation leaders.
Mahoney Receives UVA's Public Impact-Focused Research Award News During UVA's annual Research Achievement Awards, Christine Mahoney, professor of public policy and politics and director of SE@UVA, was recognized for her work supporting the rights of displaced people locally, nationally and globally. Batten's John Holbein and Jay Shimshack were also acknowledged for their research contributions.
The Virginia Impact Investing Ecosystem Mapping News A new report from the Virginia Impact Investing Forum, housed within Batten’s SE@UVA, found $19 billion in Virginia impact capital but tens of billions more on the sidelines that could be unlocked with more convening, training, and sharing of success stories. Christine Mahoney, director of SE@UVA explains how universities can connect the dots between impact investors and social entrepreneurs and do it in a cost-efficient way.
How Can Private Capital Best Serve the Public Good? News When we think about the organizations making a positive change in the world, nonprofits usually come to mind. But in the latest installment of Expert Chats, Batten's Christine Mahoney argued that if we consider the private sector as well, we can address today’s global problems much more creatively.
More Than a Backdrop News Marlena Becker (BA ’21) shares how she helped redesign Batten Builds to start better addressing the needs of the Charlottesville community.