Amy Wyss
Amy E. Wyss | |
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| Born | May 20, 1971 Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, heiress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Trustee of National Outdoor Leadership School, board member of Wyss Foundation, co-founder of LOR Foundation |
Amy E. Wyss (born May 20, 1971) is a Swiss-American billionaire heiress and philanthropist. As of 2025, her wealth was valued at approximately US$2 billion. A 2014 U.S. Senate probe into offshore tax evasion, reported by Forbes, identified her assets but did not find any wrongdoing involving the Wyss family.
Wyss has been a trustee for the National Outdoor Leadership School and has held a position on the board of the Wyss Foundation, an organization established by her father, Hansjörg Wyss. Together with her husband, she launched the LOR Foundation, which supports rural community initiatives based in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Early life and education
The daughter of Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss, Amy Wyss earned a bachelor's degree in history and government from Skidmore College.
Career
Between 2008 and 2012, Wyss was a member of the board of directors at Synthes, the leading producer of bone fracture implants, as well as surgical power tools and cutting-edge biomaterials. Her father, Hansjörg Wyss, served as chairman during this period. In 2012, Synthes was acquired by Johnson & Johnson.
Wyss helped establish the Twirl Toy Store located in Taos, New Mexico, along with the Golden Willows Retreat, a center dedicated to bereavement support in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico.
Philanthropy
She has contributed to the governance of the National Outdoor Leadership School as a trustee and has been involved with the board of directors for the Wyss Foundation, which focuses on funding environmental causes and progressive political advocacy.
In 2007, Amy Wyss and her husband created the LOR Foundation to provide grants aimed at fostering rural community development in areas including Taos County, New Mexico, Lander, Wyoming, and Cortez, Colorado.
Personal life
Wyss holds citizenship in both the United States and Switzerland and lives in Wilson, Wyoming. She is married to Edward Jaramillo, originally from Taos, New Mexico, who participates on the boards of their LOR Foundation as well as the Wy'East Mountain Academy.