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Charles Raymond
International Affairs Building, 13th Floor
Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs
Phone: 212-854-3213
cr2537@columbia.edu
Biography:
Mr. Raymond has over forty years of experience operating government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and corporate foundations. In the process, he has developed a strong knowledge base in financial planning, strategic planning, program development, fund raising, governance and program assessment and evaluation. During his career he has been a leader in developing innovative programs in the areas of microfinance, housing, homelessness, education, job training, financial education and the arts.
From 2006 to the present, Mr. Raymond has been a partner at Hudson Heights Partners (HHP), a consulting firm that provides an array of services to not-for-profits, NGOs and corporate and private foundations.
From 2005 to 2006, Mr. Raymond was a managing director and senior philanthropic advisor for Citi's Family Office and Private Bank. He provided advice and counsel to corporations, families and individuals who wanted to get engaged in directing some of their resources to philanthropy and social investments. Over the years, he has established strong relationships with numerous not-for-profits and NGO's around the world and has a wealth of knowledge regarding trends in a number of economic, social and health related fields.
Mr. Raymond was president of the Citi Foundation from 1998 to 2005. During his tenure, the foundation provided grants in 90 countries and gave away $120 million dollar a year. Prior to assuming this position, he was president of the Travelers Foundation. During his time at Travelers Group, Mr. Raymond also held assignments as chief administrative officer for the Law Departments, as well as vice president for Training and Operations.
Mr. Raymond has held various positions prior to joining Travelers Group, including: commissioner of the NYC Department of Homeless Services; deputy commissioner of the NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development; deputy commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism and managing director of the New York City Ballet.
Mr. Raymond received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and attended graduate school at Syracuse University and New York University. Mr. Raymond serves as chairman of the Board of Directors of Microcredit Opportunities, and is a board member of the Maritime Aquarium, the Friends of Kasisi Orphanage Foundation, and is on the International Advisory Board for the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh.