Pam Omidyar’s life is oriented towards perpetual learning and to be of service. Alongside her husband, Pierre, they have established several organizations and supported initiatives across various philanthropic areas, with an overall commitment to supporting conditions for healthier societies.

Pam prioritizes a community-centric approach, grounded in both local and indigenous wisdom, and prefers to work so that a multitude of voices are included in governance. Guided by values of integrity, human rights, restorative justice, and kindness, Pam aims to support relationships based on mutual stewardship and clear, aligned visions.

Pam holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tufts University and a Master of Science in plant molecular genetics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Outside of her family and philanthropic work, Pam enjoys quilting, baking and cooking, ocean time, and learning Hawaiian and Micronesian seafaring and navigation.