Joel Bashevkin

Joel Bashevkin is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, and consulting. As the Chief Operating Officer of VC Include since April 2022, Joel guides the organization in increasing diversity within the venture capital investment industry. From 1988 to present, JB Consulting operates as a principal consulting practice focused on impactful solutions. Previous roles include Director of Social Ventures at Tides, where Joel led strategic operations for numerous social entrepreneurial organizations, and founder of the Global Pro Bono Network at Taproot Foundation, a pioneering initiative fostering corporate engagement in social good. Joel also held leadership positions at JCC East Bay, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, and The Greater Boston Food Bank. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Anthropology, both from Tufts University.