GALA WINE TASTING 2011

Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
2011 Honoree

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 AT 5 PM
WINE TASTING AND REFRESHMENTS
Home of Julia Hodgson and Andreas Kottmann
5271 Independence Avenue, Bronx

HONOREES:
Dr. Ricardo R. Fernandez, President, Lehman College
Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, Vice President, Global Philanthropy, JP Morgan Chase
Dr. Donald Meyers, Community Leader

Gala proceeds provide crucial funding for the BAE’s arts-in-education programs in 50 Bronx schools - instruction in dance, visual arts and drama as well as music. Students from various Bronx Arts Ensemble arts-in-education programs enter an annual ballroom competition as well as showcase their violin, guitar, African dance and drumming talents at the Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College in BAE's Annual Festival of the Arts.

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Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne, vice president, JPMorgan Chase Foundation helps implement the firm's philanthropic vision to build vibrant communities. She is responsible for investing in not-for-profit organizations, programs and solutions that address issues of affordable housing, workforce development, early childcare, education, arts and culture and the environment. She is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of partner and program investments, which includes conducting due diligence, community development services, technical assistance, consulting, referrals and grants.

Previously, Mrs. Jennings-O'Byrne was vice president, International Government Relations, managing global issues related to corporate finance and investment banking with respect to the firm's legislative and regulatory affairs. Ms. Jennings-O'Byrne worked with various branches of government in the U.S. on a wide range of issues that are key to the firm's global business strategy.

Mrs. Jennings-O'Byrne began her career at JPMorgan Chase as an associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions group. Her experience included various analytical, strategic advisory assignments such as acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs and defense advisory. She was promoted to vice-president in the group as a result of her corporate finance skills and merger experience.

Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Ms. Jennings-O'Byrne was a senior press relations manager for Sun Microsystems Computer Co. where her responsibilities included developing and implementing global publicity and marketing programs.

She is committed to the development of New York City and the potential of communities. She earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business and masters in business administration (MBA) from The University of Michigan Business School. As part of her degree programs she studied at the National University of Singapore, the City of London Polytechnic and traveled throughout Israel on a research project for the Israeli Tourism Dept. She serves on an advisory board for the Ghetto Film School, the Cinema High School and the Eagle Academy Foundation. She is proudly married to David O'Byrne and resides in New York City.