The Phyllis M. Taylor Center

For Social Innovation and Design Thinking

Our Work 

Towards Change

The Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University is a dynamic hub for anyone who is passionate about tackling complex social and environmental challenges. We offer the tools, knowledge, and support needed to transform ideas into lived realities. We focus on human-centered, systems-minded design for social impact, offering not just guidance, but a partnership in reimagining and reshaping the world.

Design

Thinking

Coverage of the first annual Professional Development Day on the uptown campus of Tulane. The event was initiated by the Learning and Organizational Development Department which builds a foundation for a learning culture by focusing on enhancing competencies and behaviors needed to support Tulane’s mission and key objectives.

Social

Innovation

Life

Design 

Enhance Your Team's Impact With KREWE School

KREWE School is a cohort-based program that empowers teams to deepen their social and environmental impact. Participating teams engage in peer-based learning to redesign their theories of change, explore systemic issues and leverage human-centered design to amplify their impact.

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The Changemaker Institute (CI)

The Changemaker Institute is a semester-long program designed for students who have a deep understanding of a specific social or environmental challenge, often rooted in lived experience or extensive prior community engagement. The program empowers these students to transform their unique insight and passion into viable ventures that create meaningful impact. Through weekly workshops, mentorship, and a supportive learning community, participants develop the tools and resources needed to turn their ideas for social impact into reality.

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Taylor Events
Upcoming Taylor Events

Taylor Center Community Partner Wellness Event

Relax, restore, and reconnect with yourself and others at this special wellness event designed for TAYLOR campus and community partners. Welcome to the Taylor Center Community Partner Wellness Event! Join us at Salon22 for a day of care and community

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Campus and Community Partner

Opportunities

Staff and Faculty at Tulane can:

Become a Life Design Instructor

Apply for a Social Entrepreneurship Professorship

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Community Members and Alumni can:

Attend events and workshops hosted by the Taylor Center

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Join the Taylor Team

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Campus & Community Partners can:

Apply for KREWE School

Request VISIONS Facilitation

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Student and Alumni

Opportunities

Classes

Enroll in Design Thinking and Social Innovation Courses

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Awards

Apply for Funding Awards to Explore Social Innovation Projects and Research

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Jobs

Join the Taylor Team

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