The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI)
Lisa Payne Simon, MPH, is a seasoned professional in philanthropy program strategy and management with over 20 years of experience. Currently serving as a Partner at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) since January 2019, Lisa focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of impactful philanthropic programs. Prior to TPI, Lisa operated as a consultant and advisor to foundations and nonprofits through Lisa Payne Simon, Inc., from June 2007 to April 2019, specializing in grantmaking, program management, and health philanthropy. Additional experience includes leadership roles at Blue Shield of California Foundation, California HealthCare Foundation, and Blue Cross of California, where Lisa managed significant health initiatives and contributed to health care access and quality improvement. Lisa holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Classics from Brown University.
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The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI)
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) helps companies, foundations, families and individuals find innovative ways to maximize the impact of their giving. Working around the globe, we partner with clients to create, implement and evaluate customized philanthropic strategies. Since 1989, we've directed more than one billion philanthropic dollars and influenced billions more on behalf of our clients. TPI is also committed to actively promoting and advancing strategic philanthropy. We conduct cutting edge research and train individuals, organizations, and advisors in best practices. Through TPI’s Center for Global Philanthropy, we partner with experts, government and nonprofit leaders to build cultures and systems that embrace and support effective social investing. Our promotional work informs our advising work - to the benefit of our clients and the global philanthropy community. The Philanthropic Initiative is an operating unit of the Boston Foundation.