Jennifer Toomey

Jennifer Toomey

Executive Fellow in Applied Technology Policy

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Focus

Former Founding Director of the Public Interest Technology Catalyst Fund, Ford Foundation

Biography

A philanthropic leader with 17 years at the Ford Foundation, where she managed significant initiatives including a $50M investment fund that generated $200M in financing for Public Interest Technology. With deep roots in music and advocacy, Jenny founded the Future of Music Coalition and co-founded Simple Machines Records. Her career spans nonprofit leadership, technology policy, and Music. Currently on sabbatical in 2025, she's focusing on writing and music projects in Catskill, NY.