Background
Tisch, Wilma Stein was born on June 25, 1927 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Joseph F. and Rose E. (Liebesman) Stein.
Tisch, Wilma Stein was born on June 25, 1927 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Joseph F. and Rose E. (Liebesman) Stein.
Bachelor of Science, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, 1948. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, 1990. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Mount Sinai Medical School City University of New York, New York City, 1990.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), New York University, New York City, 2006.
Trustee, Blythedal Children's Hospital, Valhalla, New York, 1964-1971;
trustee, Federation of Jeiwhs Philanthroplogy, New York City, since 1971;
president, Federation of Jeiwhs Philanthroplogy, New York City, 1980-1983. Trustee Council Jewish Fedns., New York City, 1980-1987. Trustee Jewish CommunalFund, New York City, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, New York, 1986-1994, United Way New York City, since 1986, Skidmore College, since 1994, Carnegie Corporation, New York City,1994-1998, Way of New York City Foundation, New York City, since 1984, president, 1988-1993.
Trustee county advisors Hunter College School Social Work, New York City, 1986-1997.
Member New York State Governor's Select Committee on Capital Health Care Needs, New York City, 1983, Mayor's Transition Council, New York City, 1993, Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development, New York City, 1987—1997. Co-chairman Task Force on Youth Development and Community Programs, 1990—1994. Chairman transition advisory team Parks and Recreation Cultural Affairs, 1993.
Member policy board September 11th Fund, 2001—2004. Fellow: American Academy Arts & Sciences.
Married Laurence A. Tisch (deceased 2003). Children: Andrew H., Daniel R., James S., Thomas J.