Jane L. Polin brings more than twenty-five years of innovative leadership experience within the non-profit and private sectors in developing and investing philanthropic resources. Now serving as a philanthropic advisor, principally in the areas of the arts, education, and public policy, she has created the initiatives Transforming Arts Teaching: The Role of Higher Education (2007) and Acts of Achievement: The Role of Performing Arts Centers in Education (2003) for The Dana Foundation; The National Fund for Workforce Solutions (2007) and The Fate of the American Dream: Strengthening America’s Education and Skills Pipeline (2005) with Jobs for the Future; Creative Learning, Creative Work: Preparing Young People for NYC’s Creative Industries (2007) for The Center for Arts Education; and completed diverse projects for other national clients, including The American Music Center with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; Chorus America; Metropolitan Opera Guild; National Service-Learning Partnership; and Young Audiences. During her years at the GE Fund, Ms. Polin led several grant programs and financial administration for GE’s then $60+ million annual philanthropic support. She directed education work addressing environmental, international trade, workforce development, and other public policy concerns. She also designed and grew the GE Fund’s award-winning arts learning program and research initiatives. Prior to joining GE, Ms. Polin held senior development positions with Columbia University, the Metropolitan Opera, and Wesleyan University.