Susan Phinney Silver joined the Foundation in 2008 as its first Program-Related Investment (PRI) Officer. She manages the Foundation’s PRI portfolio, which consists of investments in every program area and is currently valued at about $135 million.
Previously, Susan worked with other foundations on their PRI initiatives, consulted with a variety of nonprofit organizations, and spent 13 years at The Development Fund creating innovative community financing vehicles for affordable housing, community economic development, and environmental clean-up. She was an overseas auditor for Catholic Relief Services and a consultant with McKinsey & Company. She holds a BA from Princeton and an MBA from Yale School of Management.
Susan enjoys exploring nature with her family, including hiking, camping, and kayaking.