Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Youth Development, Program Evaluation, International Concierge, and Conflict Resolution. Strong business development professional with a CRFM focused in Fund Raising from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Jeanne Curtis Hurwitz has proudly served on the board of the Lamp of Learning since 2019—the same year NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir made history with the first all-woman spacewalk, a milestone that continues to inspire her commitment to supporting educational opportunities for local students.

Jeanne's own academic journey includes earning her B.A. from Duke University, followed by an M.B.A. with a finance focus from American University. She was the only woman finance major in her class. She started her career in finance with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, where she was one of the few women bank examiners in the 1970s, a role that presented unique challenges in a traditionally male-dominated field.

After her time with the Comptroller, with her experience in analyzing troubled organizations, Jeanne was invited to join the federal Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration. Her team was responsible for overseeing the financial survival of Conrail, a major rail company formed from multiple bankrupt entities. Her work involved assessing monthly funding requests to ensure the viability of railroads crucial to national transportation.

Seeking new horizons, Jeanne moved to Kansas, where she became only the second Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in the state, opening her own business in 1988. She later moved to California, where she retired and began focusing on volunteer work.

With her unique blend of financial expertise and dedication to community service, Jeanne brings invaluable insights and passion to the Lamp of Learning, helping shape its mission to empower students through educational opportunities.

With 10 years of experience in product management and engineering, I specialize in driving innovation and launching impactful products.

As a Senior Product Manager at Best Buy Health, I drive the success of the Jitterbug Smart product line, leading a team of Android and iOS developers and managing over 250K users. My work includes launching innovative products like the Jitterbug Smart4, driving revenue growth, and saving millions through strategic cost reductions.

With expertise in agile methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional team leadership, I’m dedicated to delivering impactful solutions and enhancing user experiences. My MBA from UC San Diego complements my technical skills, and I’m passionate about opportunities to innovate and lead.