Jamie P. Merisotis
Chief Executive Officer at Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc.
Profile
Jamie Merisotis, an international leader in higher education, human work, philanthropy, and public policy, has been Lumina’s president and CEO since 2008.
Before joining Lumina, he was an advisor and consultant in southern Africa, Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other areas of the world.
Merisotis is a Council on Foreign Relations member.
An innovator committed to increasing educational attainment in the United States, he focuses on realizing racial justice and equity through Lumina’s efforts to recast higher learning for today’s students.
Frequently sought as a media commentator and contributor, his writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Journal, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Washington Monthly, Politico, The Hill, Roll Call, and other publications.
Previously, Merisotis was president of the nonpartisan, D.C.-based Institute for Higher Education Policy, which he co-founded.
Merisotis is the author of America Needs Talent, named a Booklist Top 10 Business book of 2016, and Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines, an Amazon category bestseller released in 2020.
Merisotis is on the governing board of The Ditchley Foundation in the United Kingdom.
He is past chairman and trustee emeritus of the Council on Foundations.
He also is past chairman of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest such entity offering exceptional learning experiences through the arts, sciences, and humanities to transform the lives of children and families.
Merisotis is on the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership board.
He advises companies that rely on artificial intelligence and machine learning to address complex challenges related to work and learning.
A distinguished graduate of Bates College, he has been awarded honorary degrees from colleges and universities worldwide.
Jamie P. Merisotis active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc.
Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. (Lumina Foundation) is a private, independent foundation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Foundation was founded in 2000 and is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-12-31 |
Bates College | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
United Way of Central Indiana, Inc.
United Way of Central Indiana, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services United Way of Central Indiana, Inc. provides social services. The firm specializes in health, financial stability, community impact, live united, basic needs and connecting resources. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Inc. operates as a chamber of commerce. It specializes in talent attraction, economic development, entrepreneur services, business advocacy, events, and membership. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Lumina Impact Ventures
Lumina Impact Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Lumina Impact Ventures (Lumina Impact Ventures) is a venture capital arm of Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc founded in 2016 by John Duong. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-12-31 |
Former positions of Jamie P. Merisotis
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Americorp | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1996-12-30 |
The Economic Club of Indiana | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Institute for Higher Education Policy | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Scholarship America, Inc.
Scholarship America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Scholarship America, Inc. provides scholarships and educational support services. Its solutions include design and managed custom education assistance programs, financial and other supports to students in need, and engagement in stakeholders and influence policies. The organization was founded by Irving Fradkin in 1958 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Chairman | 2009-09-17 |
Training of Jamie P. Merisotis
Bates College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Americorp | Finance |
Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc.
Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. (Lumina Foundation) is a private, independent foundation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Foundation was founded in 2000 and is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. | Miscellaneous |
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Inc. operates as a chamber of commerce. It specializes in talent attraction, economic development, entrepreneur services, business advocacy, events, and membership. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Commercial Services |
United Way of Central Indiana, Inc.
United Way of Central Indiana, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services United Way of Central Indiana, Inc. provides social services. The firm specializes in health, financial stability, community impact, live united, basic needs and connecting resources. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Health Services |
Scholarship America, Inc.
Scholarship America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Scholarship America, Inc. provides scholarships and educational support services. Its solutions include design and managed custom education assistance programs, financial and other supports to students in need, and engagement in stakeholders and influence policies. The organization was founded by Irving Fradkin in 1958 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Commercial Services |
Institute for Higher Education Policy | |
The Economic Club of Indiana | |
Lumina Impact Ventures
Lumina Impact Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Lumina Impact Ventures (Lumina Impact Ventures) is a venture capital arm of Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc founded in 2016 by John Duong. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Finance |
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