Jeanine Forsythe

Jeanine Forsythe is an accomplished development professional with extensive experience in fundraising and strategic partnerships across prominent institutions. Currently serving as Chief Development Officer at Carnegie Institution for Science since February 2023, Forsythe previously held the position of Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at Results for America from August 2016 to January 2023. Prior roles include Director of Foundation Relations at the Smithsonian Institution and Associate Director of Development & Senior Advisor at The Brookings Institution, where Forsythe managed an $18 million philanthropic portfolio and played a pivotal role in securing significant gifts and strategic initiatives. Forsythe holds a Master of Arts in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management from the University of Dayton.