Storytelling Math Honored with 2023 Mathical Book Prizes February 23, 2023 Share Storytelling Math, a collaboration between Education grantee partner TERC and Charlesbridge Publishing, won multiple awards at the 2023 Mathical Book Prize, announced on February 15. Again, Essie! by Jenny Lacika won the Mathical Award for Pre-Kindergarten books, and Usha and the Big Digger by Amitha Jagannath Knight was one of two Honor Books for Pre-Kindergarten.
A Big Thank You December 19, 2022 Share As I emailed earlier this year, after 10 years at the Heising-Simons Foundation, I am now retiring. I wanted to reach out to you once more, to thank you and to wish you well.
Looking For Our Next CEO September 15, 2022 Share We are excited to be searching for our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The new CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation has an outstanding opportunity to impact and improve lives through the power of philanthropy and political impact. Driving change across the impact areas of Education, Science, Human Rights, Climate and Clean Energy, and Community and …
A Letter from Liz Simons, Chair of the Board July 13, 2022 Share Some 15 years ago, when our family foundation was barely a glimmer in our eye, I met Deanna at an early childhood education gathering in San Jose. Deanna stood out from the other policy experts; she was brilliant, steeped in knowledge about young children’s learning. I was delighted when she agreed to go out to lunch with me and talk to me about everything she knew.
A Letter From Outgoing President and CEO Deanna Gomby July 13, 2022 Share I am writing today to let you know that I’ve decided to retire at the end of this year.
Heising-Simons Foundation President to RetireNational Search Underway July 13, 2022 Share The Heising-Simons Foundation today announced that President and CEO Deanna Gomby has decided to retire at the end of 2022, after more than 10 years leading the Foundation.
Foundation CEO Deanna Gomby named to Silicon Valley magazine’s “The Power List” June 10, 2022 Share Heising-Simons Foundation CEO Deanna Gomby, was named to Modern Luxury’s Silicon Valley magazine’s “The Power List” this month.
Why I Work on Climate June 3, 2022 Share After three decades as a climate advocate, I’m excited to have joined late last year the Heising-Simons Foundation as the director of the Climate and Clean Energy program. I am honored to lead a team of extraordinarily dedicated and passionate experts.