Business Executive Diana Taylor Joins the USRowing Foundation

USRowing is thrilled to announce the addition of former Banking Superintendent for the State of New York, Diana Taylor as Trustee to the USRowing Foundation (USRF).

”Diana Taylor brings a wealth of professional experience and personal connections to the Trustee Board, and we are excited to have her with us," said USRowing Foundation Chair Bill McNabb.

Diana Taylor started her career as an investment banker in New York, where she worked from 1980 through 1996. She then joined Governor George Pataki’s administration, where she worked in several capacities in the environmental, energy, housing and banking fields. In 2003, she was appointed Banking Superintendent for the State of New York, an appointment she held for four years. In 2007, she moved into Private Equity, where she was involved in investments in financial institutions globally and then as an advisor on consumer businesses.

Ms. Taylor now sits on the boards of two public companies, Citigroup and Brookfield Asset Management, chairs the Friends of Hudson River Park and chairs four not‐for‐profit boards, Accion, Hot Bread Kitchen, and the New York City Ballet Theater, and is a board member of the Cold Spring Harbor Lab. She is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College, and the Mayo Clinic, among others. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Economic Club of New York City.

Ms. Taylor earned her BA from Dartmouth College, her MBA from the Columbia School of Business, and her MPH from the Mailman School at Columbia University. Ms. Taylor learned to row while an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College and has remained close to the Dartmouth rowing community.

"My rowing experience played an important part in my life, and I am grateful for the lifelong lessons, friendships, and connections that have resulted from those years in a boat,” said Diana Taylor. “It's an honor to be a part of the efforts to grow our sport and to put our U.S. athletes on the medal podium."

There are currently 37 USRowing Foundation Trustees who represent a wide breadth of professional expertise and rowing connections. A full list of USRF Trustees can be found here.

About USRowing Foundation  

The USRowing Foundation is the official fundraising arm of the United States Rowing Association (USRowing) and the U.S. National Team. Trustees of the USRowing Foundation use their personal and professional contacts to grow the USRowing fundraising pipeline –– providing opportunities for individuals, foundations, and corporations to support USRowing initiatives and priorities through individual philanthropy and corporate partnerships. For additional information about the USRowing Foundation: tracy.brown@usrowing.org