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10 Facts About Kathy Calvin

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Kathryn Bushkin Calvin was born on July 16,1949 and was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation from 2013 to 2019.

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Kathy Calvin joined the Foundation in 2003, following a diverse career in politics, journalism, public relations, and business.

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Kathy Calvin took a job with Kiplinger's Education Service in Washington, DC, where she became involved with a political group called the Democratic Forum, through which she met US Senator Gary Hart.

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In 1997 Kathy Calvin joined America Online as senior vice president and chief communications officer.

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Kathy Calvin reportedly earned millions of dollars from AOL stock and was described as one of the company's "most familiar" executives.

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Kathy Calvin joined the UN Foundation in 2003 and was promoted to CEO in 2009.

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Kathy Calvin took on the additional role of president of the UN Foundation in February 2013 following the retirement of Tim Wirth.

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Kathy Calvin has long taken an active role in philanthropic activities.

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Kathy Calvin currently serves on the board of the UN Foundation.

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Kathy Calvin was honored with the Women and the Green Economy Leadership Award at the Climate Leadership Gala in 2018.