Pros
Social Finance is filled with talented, mission-driven people who care deeply about making finance work for social good. The team is collaborative, smart, and genuinely values impact. The organization’s work is important and often groundbreaking
Cons
Unfortunately, the CEO is a serious liability. Tracy Palandjian is more focused on building her personal brand than leading the organization. She is largely disengaged from the day-to-day work, and when present, prioritizes anything that serves her needs, or helps her build relationships with people that matter, not what matters for the organization. Dysfunctional and even toxic behavior is tolerated so long as that person makes her look good. Tracy has no strategic clarity, minimal accountability, and almost no investment in her team and their development. Morale suffers as a resul