Patricia E. Harris

Patricia E. Harris is the chief executive officer of Bloomberg Philanthropies, which encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy. 

As CEO, Harris oversees Bloomberg Philanthropies’ programs focused on the arts, education, environment, government innovation, and public health, with the mission of ensuring better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. She serves on the board of directors of Bloomberg Philanthropies as well as Bloomberg, the global financial technology, data, and media company founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981.She also serves as the vice chair of the board of trustees of Franklin & Marshall College, her alma mater, and on the board of the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the Perelman Performing Arts Center, and the Public Art Fund in New York City.  

Previously, Harris served in the Bloomberg administration in New York City from 2002 through 2013, initially as deputy mayor (2002–2005) and then as first deputy mayor (2006–2013). She is the first woman in New York City’s history to have served in this role, which is the city’s highest appointed position.