Biography
Betsy Densmore has a long career of providing leadership and developing leadership in others. As Director, she has worked with over three hundred and fifty not-for-profit organizations, catalyzing tens of millions of dollars in new revenue for innovative charitable ventures. For several years, she served as an Adjunct Professor in the Social Entrepreneurship and Change Masters Program at Pepperdine University and in the Business Department of Golden West College. She also consults on programming at several other universities. Betsy is an entrepreneur herself, having founded three hospitality businesses, an insurance agency and two nonprofit organizations, and is co-owner of two restaurants. Prior to launching the Academies, she led programs for a global training and development organization, served as the Executive Director of a community foundation, ran an energy services social enterprise, and was a Manager of Consumer and Community Affairs for a Fortune 500 retailer. She currently serves on the Boards of Innovative Housing Opportunities and the Corporation of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.