12 Facts About Jody Allen

Jo Lynn "Jody" Allen was born on February 3,1959 and is an American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Jody Allen is the sister of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and served as the chief executive officer of his investment and project management company, Vulcan Inc.

Jody Allen is the co-founder and president of the Paul G Allen Family Foundation.

Jody Allen grew up in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood and graduated from Lakeside School in 1975.

Jody Allen studied drama at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, and was a member of the class of 1980.

In 1986, Jody Allen co-founded Vulcan Inc with her brother to manage their family's business and charitable endeavors.

Jody Allen was involved in negotiating the public-private partnership that led to the construction of Lumen Field in Seattle, and was an adviser to her brother when he first considered buying the Seahawks.

Jody Allen is president of Vulcan Productions, a company that produces films, digital programs, and outreach initiatives, and has produced or executive-produced more than a dozen documentaries and feature films.

Jody Allen is the president of the board of trustees of the Museum of Pop Culture, a nonprofit museum dedicated to pop culture and music.

Jody Allen provided the money and inspiration; Patton, as executive director, is largely responsible for the vision that made it happen.

Jody Allen was known as Jody Patton, Jody Allen Patton and Jo Allen Patton while married.

Jody Allen is a member of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Explorers Club.