Impact Careers with Carlos Miranda
Impact Careers is a live conversation series from the Marshall Institute at LSE, hosted by social entrepreneur Carlos Miranda. Each episode features professionals who have built meaningful, purpose-led careers in global nonprofits, corporate sustainability, philanthropy, advocacy, and social innovation. Guests share honest reflections and practical insights on navigating career shifts and aligning work with personal values. The series aims to inspire and inform anyone considering a transition into social impact or curious about purpose-driven work.
Episodes
Episode 6 - Richard Bryars, Director of Strategy and Implementation at Action for Children
In Episode 6, Carlos talks to Richard Bryars, Director of Strategy and Implementation at Action for Children and an alumnus of the Executive MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship (EMSBE) at LSE.Richard has built his career at the intersection of business strategy and social purpose. He has held senior leadership roles at some of the UK’s largest mutuals, including the Co-operative Group and Joh
Episode 5 - Hana Taiji, Director of Purpose at SixFive Sports & Entertainment
In Episode 4, Carlos talks to Hana Taiji, Director of Purpose at SixFive Sports & Entertainment. Hana’s career has taken her from Lesotho to Vancouver - starting at Kick4Life F.C., an award-winning sport-for-development nonprofit, to now helping Canadian Premier League teams use their operations to support youth and community well-being. She is also an alumna of the Executive MSc in Social Bus
Episode 4 - Hector Mujica, Head of Americas Philanthropy at Google
In Episode 4, Carlos talks to Hector Mujica, Head of Americas Philanthropy at Google. Within his role, he looks after a $150M a year investment portfolio that supports interventions which aim to boost access to education and economic opportunities, as well as foster stronger and more resilient communities while ensuring that emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence benefit people across
Episode 3 - Ian Chen, Social Responsibility Lead for the APAC region at the LEGO Group
In Episode 3, Carlos talks to Ian Chen, Social Responsibility Lead for the APAC region at the LEGO Group, where Ian develops strategic, data-driven social impact plans for countries like Indonesia, India, and Vietnam. Before joining the LEGO Group, Ian spent over 8 years in the non-profit and international development sector focusing on healthcare, early childhood education, and clean water access
Episode 2 - Luke Nelson, Head of International Sustainability at JPMorganChase
In Episode 2, Carlos talks to Luke Nelson, Head of International Sustainability at JPMorganChase. He leads the firm’s corporate sustainability activities outside the US, guiding the development and execution of its sustainability strategy and managing relationships with external stakeholders and industry initiatives.Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marsh
Episode 1 - Caitlin Semo, Senior Vice President and Head of Partnerships and Events at the Edelman Trust Institute
In Episode 1, Carlos talks to Caitlin Semo, Senior Vice President and Head of Partnerships and Events at the Edelman Trust Institute, where she cultivates relationships with experts and researchers across academia and nonprofits to inform, amplify, and evolve the Trust Institute's research. Her career spans across fostering social impact partnerships, community organising, political fundraisi
