Background
Howitt, Pamela Tesler was born on April 10, 1955 in Providence. Daughter of Marvin Gerald and Marilyn (Schaffer) Tesler.
Howitt, Pamela Tesler was born on April 10, 1955 in Providence. Daughter of Marvin Gerald and Marilyn (Schaffer) Tesler.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Rhode Island, 1977. Master in Professional Studies magna cum laude, Pratt Institute, 1979.
Director youth development programs Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, 1979-1980, director alumni resources, 1980-1985. Major gifts development officer Columbia University, New York City, 1985-1987. Director development Columbia University/Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 1987-1989.
Assistant dean for development and external relations Graduate School Design Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1989-1993. Executive director FirstFed Charitable Foundation, 1993-2001. President Development and Philanthropy, since 1993.
Executive director Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation, 1993—2001. Philanthropic service officer The Rhode Island. Foundation, since 2001.
Consultant, fundraiser in field.
Member of Association Fundraising Professionals, Advancement Network, Council on Foundations, Planned Giving Group of New England, Planned Giving Group of Rhode Island, Association Small Foundations, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, University Club Rhode Island.
Married Steven Samuel Howitt, April 7, 1990.