We believe that each individual has inherent value and potential.
This fundamental belief serves as the guiding principle in our promotion and support of individual liberty and opportunity, civic engagement, the rule of law, education, and scientific research.
We tackle issues from multiple angles.
Our multi-pronged approach is rooted in the belief that effecting enduring positive change is a gradual process contingent upon coördinated and complementary efforts in research, public policy, political and economic systems, law, culture, and services
How we make change
Academic, Research & Clinical Programs
Fact-based reporting & Analysis
Grass-roots & Service Providers
Legal/Judicial
Who we are
Joseph E. Edelman, Founder & Co-chair
Joe founded Perceptive Advisors, LLC in 1999 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager. Previously, he held roles at Aries Fund, Prudential Securities, and Labe, Simpson. Joe earned an M.B.A. from New York University and a B.A., magna cum laude, in psychology from the University of California San Diego.
Susan H. Lebovitz-Edelman, Co-chair, Head of Strategy & Advocacy
Suzy manages the Edelman Family Foundation and sets the strategy across the portfolio. Prior to starting the foundation with her husband, Joe, she served as the Head of Talent at Purpose, a for-profit social impact strategy firm specializing in public mobilization and movement building, and as an independent executive search consultant and career adviser. Suzy began her career at the Museum of Sex where she was on the founding team, did the research for its inaugural exhibition, and contributed to art direction and exhibition development. Suzy holds a B.A. from Brown University.
Life is a journey. Embrace it. Am Israel Chai.
