MARGARET EINHORN

EINHORN--Margaret (Peggi). Embodying a rare combination of analytic and creative acumen, Peggi enjoyed a career in finance, a dedication to the arts, and a commitment to mentor others. She died February 9 at 69. She received her B.A. degree in Art History from William Smith College and first worked in museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Jewish Museum. After receiving her M.B.A. from Columbia University in 1980, she began a 24 year career at J.P. Morgan Chase. She retired from Chase as a Senior Vice President in May 2004. The next day, Peggi joined the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as its CFO and Treasurer, overseeing the financial operations of this $11 billion private philanthropy. For the next 16 years, Peggi passionately implemented, through her words and deeds, the Foundation's mission of improving health equity and creating a culture of health. She retired in January 2021. Peggi is the former Chair of the Board of The Brooklyn Childrens' Museum, serving on the board for more than 30 years, and helping shape its strategic direction and growth. She was also a former David Rockefeller Fellow, speaking frequently to young professionals of all backgrounds about the value of integrating social purpose and non-profit activities into private sector careers. She was also a trustee and treasurer of the Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences. Peggi is survived by her brothers Richard and Andrew Einhorn, her daughter Allison, son Andrew, and husband of 44 years, Michael Lasky.