Joshua Benn Stevenson
Milford
Summary
Results-driven Social Impact and sustainability leader with over 15 years of experience designing and advancing data-informed social impact, sustainability, and ESG programs. Skilled in analyzing and visualizing impact data to drive climate action, reporting transparency, and continuous improvement. Strong background in higher education sustainability, grant writing, and leading institution-wide change initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Social Impact and Sustainability
Babson College – The Institute for Social Innovation
01.2016 - Current
- Led the development and reporting of Babson’s sustainability strategy, including STARS framework coordination, stakeholder alignment, and climate performance data
- Spearheaded ESG-aligned initiatives in carbon footprint awareness, student-led sustainability, and service learning, increasing volunteer hours from 10K (2006) to 50K (2022)
- Oversaw data reporting and analysis across programs; implemented assessments to measure institutional and programmatic learning outcomes
- Supervised 2 full-time staff and 80+ federal work-study students annually
- Secured institutional and external funding through successful grant writing and proposal development
- Managed community and corporate partnerships, ensuring mutual value and ESG-aligned collaboration
- Supported marketing and communications via reports, dashboards, and awareness campaigns
- Served on and co-led committees tied to EV strategy, STARS reporting, and Babson’s overall sustainability plan
Assistant Director, Community Engagement
Babson College – Faith and Service
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Directed comprehensive student volunteer programs and coordinated ESG-relevant initiatives across campus and community
- Managed alternative break programs including logistics, budgeting, and stakeholder partnerships
- Hired, trained, and evaluated 30+ federal work-study students annually
- Developed youth education and food access partnerships
Coordinator, Community Engagement
Babson College – Bernon Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw co-curricular service programs aligned with equity and sustainability goals
- Implemented ESL programs, tax assistance (VITA), and awareness campaigns
- Authored successful grant proposals to fund AmeriCorps placements
AmeriCorps VISTA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Designed and implemented foundational structures for college-wide community action programs
- Created training framework for student volunteers and service interns
Education
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA01.2013
B.A. - History
Assumption College
Worcester, MA01.2006
Skills
- ESG Reporting (AASHE STARS, PRME, and Climate Action Strategy)
- Google Suite MS Office
- Cross-functional Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Design Grant Writing Project Leadership
- Strategic Sustainability Planning Budget Oversight ($150K)
- Staff & Intern Supervision Higher Ed Leadership
- Survey Development & Data Collection Methodology
Awards
Best of Babson: Advisor of the Year (2016, 2018)
Affiliations
- Co-leader, Babson Sustainability Strategy Committee
- Team Lead, STARS Reporting | Member, EV Strategy and Awards Committees
- Contributor: Founder’s Day, Family Weekend, Hunger & Homelessness Week, Cruickshank 5K
Timeline
Associate Director, Social Impact and Sustainability
Babson College – The Institute for Social Innovation
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Director, Community Engagement
Babson College – Faith and Service
01.2011 - 01.2016
Coordinator, Community Engagement
Babson College – Bernon Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
AmeriCorps VISTA
01.2006 - 01.2008
B.A. - History
Assumption College
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Bay Path University
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