Imran Khan

Imran Khan is an accomplished educational leader and nonprofit innovator, currently serving as the Founder and Managing Director of Mercury CoLab, where strategic guidance is provided to philanthropic organizations with significant assets. As Cofounder and CEO Emeritus of Embarc, a recognized nonprofit, Imran has significantly advanced academic outcomes for low-income students through a unique experiential education model. Additionally, Imran contributes to the University of Chicago's Leadership & Society Initiative as a Lecturer and Advisor, fostering transitions for executives into meaningful societal roles. Previous positions include Strategic Advisor at the Carnegie Foundation and External Advisor at the MacArthur Foundation, alongside impactful leadership roles at Chicago Public Schools, including Academic Department Chair and Teacher, where significant growth in standardized test scores was achieved. Educational background includes degrees from the University of Chicago, Harvard Business School, and the University of Illinois Chicago.