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Rebecca Fishman Lipsey (born 1980) is an American social innovator, education policymaker, and nonprofit executive.[1] She currently serves as President and CEO of The Miami Foundation, $400+MM philanthropic institutions focused on building a stronger, more equitable Greater Miami. where she leads transformative initiatives in equity, civic engagement, and community resilience. Lipsey was the youngest person ever appointed to the Florida Board of Education, where she oversaw policy impacting over 3 million students from kindergarten through college. She is also the founder of Radical Partners, a Miami-based social impact accelerator that builds cross-sector coalitions and supports civic leaders tackling urgent community challenges.
Education and early life
[edit]Lipsey was born in the United States and raised in a family shaped by refugee experiences, which influenced her early commitment to public service and education. She graduated as valedictorian from the University of Pennsylvania and later earned a master’s degree in education from Bank Street College of Education.
Work
[edit]Lipsey began her career as a public school teacher in Harlem, New York, working in underserved communities. In 2013, she was appointed to the Florida Board of Education, becoming the youngest person in the state’s history to hold that position. During her four-year term, she oversaw educational policy affecting over 3 million students from kindergarten through college.
In Miami, Lipsey founded , an incubator for social impact ventures. The organization supports local leaders tackling issues such as homelessness, digital equity, and arts innovation. She also launched initiatives like “100 Great Ideas,”[2]a large-scale community brainstorm designed to crowdsource solutions to pressing civic challenges.[3]
Lipsey was appointed President and CEO of in 2020. Under her leadership, the Foundation’s assets grew by over 50%, surpassing $772 million in total investments toward strengthening Greater Miami. [4] She has prioritized equity, digital access, climate resilience, and nonprofit capacity-building, including efforts to create a physical hub for community solutions.
Lipsey is a frequent contributor of opinion pieces on topics ranging from education reform and civic innovation to equity and community resilience. She wrote for major publications, including the Miami Herald, HuffPost, [5] and other national outlets.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Lipsey has received numerous honors for her civic leadership and innovation, including:
- South Florida Business Journal’s “Ultimate CEO” (2024)
- Miami-Dade County’s “In the Company of Women Mayor’s Pioneer Award”
- Mosaic Miami’s “Silver Medallion”
- Stevie Award “Best Executive – Non-Profit or Government”[6]
- “Best Non-Profit Executive” by the International Stevie Awards for Women in Business
- “Best Role Model” by Miami Today
- “20 Under 40” by The Miami Herald
- Miami Leaders by Miami Gils Foundation[7]
She was also the recipient of the 2017 Ruth Shack Leadership Award from The Miami Foundation.
References
[edit]- ^ "Rebecca Fishman Lipsey". www.miamidade.gov. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Releases, Community News (2024-11-19). "Danielle Dubuc-Wightman speaks with Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, CEO of The Miami Foundation about Give Miami Day | Biscayne Bay Tribune#". Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Foundation, The Miami (2024-09-03). "Rebecca Fishman Lipsey on shaping community impact". The Miami Foundation. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Rebecca Fishman Lipsey". Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Lipsey, Rebecca Fishman; boys, ContributorSocial Innovator Lover of Miami Closet Musician Personal Assistant to two small (2014-08-28). "Lessons From Miami". HuffPost. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
{{cite web}}:|first2=has generic name (help) - ^ Boza, Jose (2011-01-20). "Rebecca Fishman Lipsey earns prestigious award | Palmetto Bay Community News#". Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Miami Leaders 2016". Miami Girls Foundation. Retrieved 2025-08-21.