Joanne Heyman

Joanne Heyman,  Founder and CEO of Heyman Partners ,  is internationally recognized as a thought leader, innovator and key advisor within the pro-social sector. A passionate entrepreneur of sustainable solutions for economic development and social impact, Ms. Heyman has led organizations and counseled leadership on all sides of the philanthropy table – non-profit, foundation and business.  Prior to Heyman Partners, Ms. Heyman drove the growth and success of a wide variety of organizations worldwide. She was the founding Executive Director of Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation, launching the flagship Urban Zen Center in New York City and directing the foundation’s international programming. She served as the Executive Director of The International Center in New York, Vice President of The Corporation of Yaddo, Managing Director of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps and as a senior advisor to The Goldman Sachs Foundation and the American Jewish World Service.  Ms. Heyman holds a BA from Smith College in Comparative Literature and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Education

• MIA, Columbia University School of Public and International Affairs
• BA, Comparative Literature, Smith College