Jane Wales

Jane Wales is a seasoned leader in philanthropy and social innovation, currently serving as Vice President of Philanthropy & Society and Executive Director of the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation at The Aspen Institute, where strategic planning and the establishment of the Aspen Philanthropy Group have been key contributions. As Co-Chair of The Generosity Commission, Jane promotes the culture of generosity in America. The founder of the Global Philanthropy Forum, Jane has built a community dedicated to enhancing strategic philanthropy for international causes. Previous roles include President & CEO of World Affairs and Co-founder of the North American Forum, where collaborative policy solutions among North American leaders were facilitated. Jane's experience also includes acting CEO of The Elders Foundation, Chair of the Poverty Alleviation Track at the Clinton Global Initiative, and various strategic positions related to national security and cooperative security at The White House, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Jane holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Sarah Lawrence College and a certificat from Université Paris-Sorbonne.