Joan Edelman Spero
Director/Board Member at The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc.
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Joan Edelman Spero is currently the Director at the International Center For Transitional Justice, Inc. She is also a Trustee-Emeritus at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, a Trustee-Emeritus at Amherst College, a Trustee at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, a Member of the American Philosophical Society, a Member of the Council of American Ambassadors, a Member of the Atlantic Institute for International Affairs, a Trustee at The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc., and a Member of the American Academy of Diplomacy.
In her former positions, Dr. Spero served as a Director at Delta Air Lines, Inc., First Data Corp., and Citibank NA (New York).
She was also an Independent Director at International Business Machines Corp., International Paper Co., and Citigroup, Inc. Additionally, she held the position of Executive VP-Corporate Affairs & Communications at American Express Co., was a Member of the Supervisory Board at ING Groep NV, and served as President of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
She was also the Ambassador-United States to the United Nations Economic & Social Council.
Dr. Spero obtained her graduate and doctorate degrees from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York in 1973.
She also holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, which she received in 1966.
Joan Edelman Spero active positions
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The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc.
 The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc. is a biosciences research institution. The private company is based in Madison, WI. The CEO of the company is Brad Schwartz. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-25 |
| Atlantic Institute for International Affairs | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-04-04 |
Council of American Ambassadors
 Council of American Ambassadors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of American Ambassadors operates an association of non-career ambassadors. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-04-04 |
American Academy of Diplomacy
 American Academy of Diplomacy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Diplomacy provides advisory services to diplomatic corps. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-04-04 |
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
 Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation provides research patenting and licensing services. It helps steward the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization, and investment for the University of Wisconsin. The firm provides its support services for the entire cycle of innovation, from research to invention to investment. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-25 |
| Amherst College | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-25 |
American Philosophical Society
 American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
International Center For Transitional Justice, Inc.
 International Center For Transitional Justice, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Center For Transitional Justice, Inc. provides human rights protection services. Its services include criminal justice, reparations, institutional reform and gender justice. The company was founded by Alex Boraine in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Joan Edelman Spero
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
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| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | Transportation |
| IBM | Technology Services |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY | Process Industries |
| ING GROEP N.V. | Finance |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 13 |
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First Data Corp.
 First Data Corp. Regional BanksFinance First Data Corp. provides electronic commerce and payment solutions. It offers credit card processing and solutions, cash advance, data security, payroll delivery, and check acceptance services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
Citibank NA (New York)
 Citibank NA (New York) Major BanksFinance Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
The Brookings Institution
 The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation provides research patenting and licensing services. It helps steward the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization, and investment for the University of Wisconsin. The firm provides its support services for the entire cycle of innovation, from research to invention to investment. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Commercial Services |
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
 Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Doris Duke Charitable Foundation operates charitable foundation. It is engaged in improving the quality of people's lives through grants supporting the performing arts, wildlife conservation, medical research and the prevention of child maltreatment & through preservation of the cultural & environmental legacy of Doris Duke's properties. The foundation's activities are guided by the will of Doris Duke. The organization was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York | Miscellaneous |
American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology. | Commercial Services |
Council of American Ambassadors
Council of American Ambassadors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council of American Ambassadors operates an association of non-career ambassadors. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
International Center For Transitional Justice, Inc.
International Center For Transitional Justice, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Center For Transitional Justice, Inc. provides human rights protection services. Its services include criminal justice, reparations, institutional reform and gender justice. The company was founded by Alex Boraine in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Atlantic Institute for International Affairs | |
The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc.
The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Morgridge Institute for Research, Inc. is a biosciences research institution. The private company is based in Madison, WI. The CEO of the company is Brad Schwartz. | Commercial Services |
American Academy of Diplomacy
American Academy of Diplomacy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Diplomacy provides advisory services to diplomatic corps. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
| United Nations Economic & Social Council | Government |
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