CEO and Founder 
New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF)

Susan L. Solomon is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute. A veteran healthcare advocate, Susan serves on the boards of the College Diabetes Network, the Global Alliance for IPSC Therapies, and served on the strategic planning committee for the inaugural NYSTEM program. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Regional Plan Association, where she is a member of the nominating and governance committee. She has received numerous awards for her work with NYSCF, including the New York State Women of Excellence Award from the Governor of New York, the Triumph Award from the Brooke Ellison Foundation, the Public Service Award from the International Society for Stem Cell Research, and recognition as a Living Landmark from the New York Landmarks Conservancy. She started her career as an attorney at Debevoise & Plimpton, then held executive positions at MacAndrews & Forbes and APAX (formerly MMG Patricof and Co.) She was the founder and President of Sony Worldwide Networks, the Chairman and CEO of Lancit Media Productions, and served as the founding CEO of Sothebys.com, prior to starting her own strategic management consulting firm Solomon Partners LLC in 2000.