Rebecca F. Schutte

Rebecca Schutte is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and program development across various sectors. Notably serving as President and CEO at Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation from April 2020 to November 2023, Rebecca previously held the position of Director of Donor Services at Baton Rouge Area Foundation and was involved in program and business development at Innovations for Poverty Action. Rebecca's career also includes significant roles at The World Bank as a consultant, and at The Fletcher School at Tufts University as a research analyst. Early career experiences include positions with the Center for Global Development, U.S. Peace Corps, and U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in Development Economics and International Business Relations from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology with Honors from the University of Chicago.