Justin Aldrich Rockefeller (born July 12, 1979)[1] is an American impact investor and financial technology professional. He is a great-great grandson of John D. Rockefeller.
Justin Rockefeller | |
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| Born | July 12, 1979 West Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Impact Investor & Financial Technologist |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Jay Rockefeller Sharon Percy Rockefeller |
Rockefeller was born on July 12, 1979, in West Virginia, the youngest son of former West Virginia senator, Jay Rockefeller (b. 1937), and his wife, Sharon Percy Rockefeller (b. 1944). Rockefeller's maternal grandfather was former U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy (1919–2011), and his paternal grandparents were Blanchette Ferry Hooker (1909–1992) and John D. Rockefeller III (1906–1978), the eldest son of philanthropists John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.[2]
Career
editRockefeller was the global director of family offices and foundations at Addepar,[3] a financial technology company.
Rockefeller co-founded and chairs the board of directors of The ImPact a membership network of family enterprises (family offices, foundations, and businesses) that are committed to making investments with measurable social impact. [4]
From 2009 to 2018, Rockefeller served on the board and the investment committee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund; in those capacities, he helped the private foundation align its endowment with its mission.[5] He also serves on the board of Japan Society, and speaks occasionally about impact investing, family offices, and technology, including at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Milken Institute, and Young Presidents' Organization.
Previously, Justin was venture partner at Richmond Global, LLC, a global venture capital firm focusing on technology-enabled services and mobile technologies in the U.S. and across major emerging markets.
Justin's previous board memberships include: Voxiva; Rockefeller Family Fund; Population Council; the International Council of The Museum of Modern Art; the Alliance for the Arts; and Generation Engage, which he cofounded in 2004. He also served on the National Leadership Council for GLSEN – the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, and on the NY State Commission on National and Community Service.
Personal life
editIn 2006, Rockefeller, who lives in New York City, married[6] Indré Vengris, a dancer[7][8] and fashion executive.[9][10] Her father, Vitolis Enrikas Vengris, was born in Akademija, Kaunas in Lithuania, and came to Iowa in 1968 as a student. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1973.[4] Justin and Indré reside in New York City and have two daughters[11]
Rockefeller graduated from St. Albans School in 1998 and Princeton University in 2002.[12][13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Visions and Revisions Page 3 Worth". Worth. 2006-09-01. Archived from the original on 2008-11-22. Retrieved 2008-08-08.)
- ^ Hallemann, Caroline (11 May 2016). "What It's Like to be a Rockefeller in 2016". Town & Country. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Global Conference 2016 Speaker: Justin Rockefeller". milkeninstitute.org. Milken Institute. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ a b Foley, Stephen (December 1, 2016). "FT Wealth Investors With Impact" (PDF). The Financial Times. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ Goldseker, Sharna; Moody, Michael Patrick (2017-10-02). Generation impact: how next gen donors are revolutionizing giving. Hoboken. ISBN 9781119422815. OCLC 1003317577.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Sen. Rockefeller, Wife Announce Marriage of Justin Rockefeller to Indré Vengris". US Fed News Service, Including US State News. 15 September 2006. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Sulcas, Roslyn (8 December 2007). "The Chamber Dance Project - Dance - Review". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Macaulay, Alastair (13 October 2008). "Couples: Balanchine on the Man-Woman Thing, at Kennedy Center". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Bray, Sarah (10 February 2014). "Inside The Home Of Moda Operandi's Indre Rockefeller". ELLE Decor. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ Halberg, Morgan (12 August 2016). "Justin and Indre Rockefeller Part Ways With Eclectic Park Avenue Home". Observer. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Justin Rockefeller". Rockefeller Capital Management. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
- ^ "Director's Corner". St. Albans School. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ^ "JUSTIN ROCKEFELLER". Rockefeller Capital Management. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
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