John Winn has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. John began their career at EY in 1998 as a Senior Consultant and remained in this role until 2001. John then transitioned to the U.S. House of Representatives, where they served as a Legislative Assistant from 2001 to 2002. Following this, they worked at Cooley LLP as an Attorney for eight years, starting in 2005 and leaving in 2013. Since 2013, John has been associated with UVIMCO, where they hold the position of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.
John Winn obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Public Policy Studies from Duke University, where they attended from 1994 to 1998. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) degree at the University of Virginia School of Law, completing their legal education from 2002 to 2005.
University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO)
The University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO) provides investment management services for the University of Virginia and its associated organizations in support of UVA’s mission, strategy, and operating goals. UVA’s endowment and other long-term funds are invested in UVIMCO’s Long Term Pool, which is custom-managed for the risk tolerance and endowment spending requirements of the University. Endowed funds serve as a sustainable source of funding that fuel the University’s mission of developing responsible citizen leaders and professionals; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world class patient care. UVIMCO actively manages the Long Term Pool in a manner carefully designed to provide substantial and growing stream of income to support UVA, while preserving the purchasing power of its long-term assets for future generations. UVIMCO also manages a Short Term Pool for the University and its associated organizations with near-term liquidity needs. University's consolidated endowment ranks among the five largest endowments for public institutions of higher education and among the twenty largest of all colleges and universities in the United States. Equally important, the endowment-per-student ratio is one of the largest among U.S. public institutions of higher education.