Andrea Silbert
Andrea Silbert | |
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| Born | Harwich, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Nonprofit leader |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Inaugural president of the Eos Foundation; co-founder and former CEO of the Center for Women & Enterprise |
Andrea Silbert (born ) is an American leader in the nonprofit sector with expertise in addressing gender equality and poverty challenges. She has held the position of inaugural president of the Eos Foundation since 2007. In 1995, Silbert co-established the Center for Women & Enterprise and served as its chief executive officer until 2004.
Education and career
Originating from Harwich, Massachusetts, Silbert obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Harvard College. Following her undergraduate studies, she spent two years working as a financial analyst at Morgan Stanley. In 1988, she engaged in industry research and developed case studies at a business school in Costa Rica. Additionally, she collaborated with Women's World Banking across Costa Rica, Colombia, and Brazil. In 1992, Silbert completed both an M.B.A. at Harvard Business School and an M.P.A. at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Her tenure with Women's World Banking in Brazil lasted two years, where she focused on assisting impoverished women. The Center for Women & Enterprise was co-founded by Silbert in 1995 to empower women in business. Under her leadership, the organization expanded from a small team of three employees to twenty-five staff members and more than one hundred volunteers by 2004. She stepped down as CEO on May 1, 2004, with Donna Good taking over the role.
In the 2006 Massachusetts lieutenant governor race, Silbert sought the Democratic nomination but was defeated in the primaries by Tim Murray. Her platform highlighted progressive social initiatives aimed at job creation. The following year, she assumed the presidency of the Eos Foundation, initially targeting poverty alleviation efforts within Greater Boston. By 2015, the foundation's focus broadened to include advancing gender equity within business sectors and higher education institutions.
Personal life
Silbert is married to a professional graphic designer and artist. Together, they have three children.