About
Pam Omidyar, scientist-turned-philanthropist, applies a hypothesis-and-test approach—founding HopeLab to use behavioral science and randomized studies for youth well-being—and co-created a hybrid LLC/nonprofit using equity, debt, and grants interchangeably for change.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSocial
Experience
- Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic LifePierre and Pamela Omidyar Deancurrent2021 — presentMedford, Massachusetts, United States
- NextShift Collaborative, LLCFounder, Partner2013 — 2021Greater Boston
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFounder, Executive Director, MIT Community Innovators Lab2007 — 2021Cambridge, MA
- Emerging Leaders for Innovations Across SystemsCo-Founder, Director2004 — 2007Cambridge, MA
- The Rockefeller FoundationAdvisor to Vice President, Associate Director1995 — 2003New York City Metropolitan Area
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.Attorney1989 — 1995New York City Metropolitan Area
- Debevoise & PlimptonLitigation Associate1987 — 1989New York City Metropolitan Area
- New Jersey Supreme CourtLaw Clerk1986 — 1987New Jersey
Skills & more
Public Policy31Nonprofits15Grant Writing38Community Outreach22Program Development8Non-profits3Community Development21Policy Analysis25Urban Planning2Strategic Planning5Economic Development9Program Evaluation6
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SustainabilityOrganizational DevelopmentGrantsInternational DevelopmentCommunity OrganizingFundraisingNonprofit Organizations- Social and Behavioral Research Investigators — CITI Program
From Pam's professional profile.
Colleagues at Omidyar Network
Aaron Mok
Investor at Omidyar Network
Agustin Rossi Silvano
Senior Director, Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network
Alexis Krieg
Director, Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network
Allen Babaran
Head of Information Technology and Facilities at Omidyar Network
Anamitra Deb
Senior Vice President, Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network
Aniyia Williams
Director, Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network
Anmol Chaddha
Principal, Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network
Archie Sumala
Systems and Facilities Administrator at Omidyar Network
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Pam Omidyar?
- Pam Omidyar, scientist-turned-philanthropist, applies a hypothesis-and-test approach—founding HopeLab to use behavioral science and randomized studies for youth well-being—and co-created a hybrid LLC/nonprofit using equity, debt, and grants interchangeably for change.
- Where does Pam Omidyar work?
- Pam Omidyar is Co-Founder and Board Member at Omidyar Network.
- What does Pam Omidyar invest in?
- Pam Omidyar invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Future of Work, Impact & Social Good, Social.
- Where did Pam Omidyar go to school?
- Pam Omidyar studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (MBA, organizational development); New York University School of Law (JD, Civil Rights); Harvard University.
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Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management636
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Also attended New York University School of Law99
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Also attended Harvard University1,999
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Shared employers
Also worked at Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life1
Also worked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology518
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Also worked at The Rockefeller Foundation17
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Also worked at Debevoise & Plimpton23
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