- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Grady Crosby on Driving Change Through Sustainability and Impact https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1264136?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1264136?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1264136?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Grady Crosby on Driving Change Through Sustainability and Impact&body=ESG News from Northwestern Mutual https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1264136?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment](/CSR-News/sustainable-finance-socially-responsible-investment) # Grady Crosby on Driving Change Through Sustainability and Impact ##### Northwestern Mutual’s vice president shares his vision for empowering the next generation Jun 17, 2024 10:00 AM ET Campaign: [Investing in our Communities](/news/campaign/investing-our-communities) ![" "](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Grady%20Crosby_northwesternmutual_061424.jpg "Grady Crosby (Photo credit: Courtesy of Grady Crosby)") Grady Crosby (Photo credit: Courtesy of Grady Crosby) [BY KEVIN E. HOOKS](https://rollingout.com/author/kevin/) [Originally published by Rolling Out](https://rollingout.com/2024/06/12/grady-crosby-on-driving-change/) The [Northwestern Mutual](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/who-we-are/sustainability-social-impact/)[ ](https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/introducing-the-second-cohort-of-northwestern-mutuals-hometown-hbcu-connection-scholars/)Hometown HBCU Connection is an impactful initiative that Crosby champions. This program aims to provide Milwaukee students with scholarships and robust support to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). “We want to make sure that we provide some examples of excellence,” Crosby explained, highlighting the program’s goal to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders. Continue reading [here](https://rollingout.com/2024/06/12/grady-crosby-on-driving-change/) [![Northwestern Mutual logo](/sites/default/files/2024-01/nm_logo_horz_blue.png)](/profiles/northwestern-mutual) ### More from Northwestern Mutual ###### [How Northwestern Mutual Works to Earn Clients’ Trust by Prioritizing Privacy](/news/how-northwestern-mutual-works-earn-clients-trust-prioritizing-privacy) Oct 17, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Northwestern Mutual Recognizes Sept. 4 As National “goldeNMoments Day” To Shine a Light on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month](/news/northwestern-mutual-recognizes-sept-4-national-goldenmoments-day-shine-light-childhood-cancer) Sep 4, 2025 11:50 AM ET ###### [Corporate Citizen of the Year – Legacy Leader: Northwestern Mutual](/news/corporate-citizen-year-legacy-leader-northwestern-mutual) Aug 18, 2025 3:30 PM ET ###### [The Community Land Trust Model Brings Affordable Housing to Milwaukee](/news/community-land-trust-model-brings-affordable-housing-milwaukee) Aug 13, 2025 12:40 PM ET ###### [Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Impact: Delivering Financial Security](/news/northwestern-mutual-sustainability-and-impact-delivering-financial-security) Aug 4, 2025 12:30 PM ET ###### [Social Impact Investors: How Grady Crosby of Northwestern Mutual Is Helping To Create Affordable Housing](/news/social-impact-investors-how-grady-crosby-northwestern-mutual-helping-create-affordable-housing) Jul 7, 2025 3:35 PM ET ###### [Northwestern Mutual: Let’s Build a Better Way to Tomorrow](/news/northwestern-mutual-lets-build-better-way-tomorrow) Jun 24, 2025 9:45 AM ET ###### [Northwestern Mutual To Fund Over 60 Teacher Summer Programs as Part of Larger $4.5M Pledge to Milwaukee Schools](/news/northwestern-mutual-fund-over-60-teacher-summer-programs-part-larger-45m-pledge-milwaukee) Jun 17, 2025 1:00 PM ET