Irene Pritzker became a founding member and President of the IDP Foundation, Inc. in 2008. It is her belief that education is the way to conquer the world’s greatest challenges, and that everyone should have equal access to education to provide hope, opportunity and economic impact on their homeland.

Liesel Pritzker Simmons is Co-Founder of IDP Foundation, Inc. and is Co-Founder and Principal of Blue Haven Initiative, where she oversees a portfolio structured to generate competitive financial returns and address social and environmental challenges. The portfolio spans asset classes, from traditional equities and direct investments to philanthropic programs.

Corina Gardner is the CEO of the IDP Foundation. Prior to joining in 2020, her entire career has been dedicated to achieving positive development outcomes for the vulnerable and excluded, with a special focus on youth populations. She brings a track record of building global coalitions and championing innovative solutions that improve lives. Corina is also a board trustee for the Global Schools Forum.