The Phyllis M. Taylor Center
for Social Innovation and Design Thinking
The Taylor Center cultivates a diverse network of changemakers who are working and learning together to create a more just and equitable society.
Our programs are grounded in the teaching, research, and practice of social innovation and design thinking.
Taylor Center News
Changemaker Institute Application Opens for 24-25
Applications are now open for the Changemaker Institute (CI), a semester-long program that supports graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students in building a business or program with social or environmental impact. Apply by October 15, 2024. Download the 2024-2025 CI Application…
Changemaker Institute FAQs
Are you considering applying to the Changemaker Institute? See below for some FAQ’s about this program. What is the Changemaker Institute? The Changemaker Institute (CI) is a semester-long accelerator program that helps graduate students and select exceptional undergraduates develop businesses…
Spring 2024 Mentors for Tulane’s Social Venture Accelerator
The Taylor team is proud to introduce an incredible group of mentors for the 2024 Changemaker Institute cohort. These mentors committed their time and expertise to support our budding social entrepreneurs develop and hone their ideas for social change. View the…
Design Justice Happy Hour: ‘Decolonizing Design’
DODIE'S 601 North Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LADesign Justice Happy Hour is a social space for changemakers in New Orleans. Hosted bimonthly by Asia-Vinae and Chris.Design Justice Happy Hour is a social space for changemakers in New Orleans. Hosted bimonthly by Asia-Vinae and Chris.DATE: Thursday, 9/26TIME: 5:30-7…
Design Dialogues: Exploring Green Infrastructure
Explore Green Infrastructure for Food Security and Climate Resilience in Downtown New Orleans with Drs. Fiona Yeudall and Melissa FusterEXPLOREWhat opportunities exist within the Downtown Tulane campus footprint and Central Business District to demonstrate, experiment, and integrate food and non-food…
Design Thinking 101
Common House New Orleans 420 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, New Orleans, LAAn interactive, hands-on workshop to unlock curiosity, creativity, and connection.Join us for Design Thinking 101 @ Common House, an interactive workshop that will introduce you to the world of design thinking. Through a collaborative, human-centered approach to innovation, you will…
