Carnegie Corporation Oral History Project [Staging]

Robinson, Janet L., 1950-

Name: Robinson, Janet L., 1950- (Interviewee)
Format: oral histories
Date: 2013
Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation project. Part 3
Abstract: Raised in Massachussetts; attended Salve Regina University; eleven years as public school teacher; transitioned to publishing to educate the citizenry; career at the New York Times Company; meeting Vartan Gregorian; mission of Andrew Carnegie; Carnegi e Corporation focus: education reform, immigration, international peace and security; constancy of purpose from Andrew Carnegie to Vartan Gregorian; affection for education; leadership qualities of Vartan Gregorian; unification across foundations behind a common initiative; immigration initiative; shared mission of Carnegie and The New York Times; journalism initiatives at Carnegie: News21; paying for quality journalism; relationship of journalism and philanthropy; management of investment portfolio before and after the 2008 financial crisis; partnerships with other foundations; staying true to Andrew Carnegie's mission; development of Islam Initiative; communication between Carnegie leadership and Board of Trustees; impact of teaching career on work with Carnegie

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