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
DT Breakfasts: Where Brunch Meets Social Impact
Melissa Fuster, Emily and Solon R. Cole Professor for Social Entrepreneurship, reflects on big questions and possibilities with local restauranteur. "We spent the morning at Fritai, a Haitian restaurant located in the historic area of Tremé, one of the oldest neighborhoods…
Heidi Rataj to Facilitate March DT Breakfast
Join us for our Next Virtual Design Thinking Breakfast with Heidi Rataj, a leader and facilitator of design and story in health technology who heads the Diabetes Design Initiative at UCSD DesignLab. She blends documentary storytelling and community to co-design for…
Come Work With Us
The Taylor Center is currently seeking candidates for both faculty and graduate assistant positions in social innovation, marketing & communications and design thinking. Submit your application materials or contact us at Taylor@tulane.edu for more information. Faculty Positions Professor of Practice…
Garden Art Extravaganza: Food Forest
Broadmoor Food Forest 3730 Toledano St New Orleans, LA, 70125 3730 Toledano St, New OrleansFree community event! Gardening led by Dr. Jelagat Cheriyout and Shannon Cruz with Artist Theresa Herrera. 3-part event series allowing neighbors to tap into nature by exploring gardening and art in the Broadmoor green spaces. Event culminates into a public…
Garden Art Extravaganza: Rain Garden
3601 General Taylor St. 3601 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LAFree community event! Gardening led by Dr. Jelagat Cheriyout and Shannon Cruz with Artist Theresa Herrera. 3-part event series allowing neighbors to tap into nature by exploring gardening and art in the Broadmoor green spaces. Event culminates into a public…
Garden Art Extravaganza: Food Pantry Garden
Broadmoor Food Pantry Garden 2021 S. Dupre St., New Orleans, LAFree community event! Gardening led by Dr. Jelagat Cheriyout and Shannon Cruz with Artist Theresa Herrera. 3-part event series allowing neighbors to tap into nature by exploring gardening and art in the Broadmoor green spaces. Event culminates into a public…
Changemaker Institute Student Showcase
Virtual EventAudience members will learn about and provide live feedback as graduates of Taylor's social venture accelerator, the Changemaker Institute, share their social impact business ideas. RSVP