ECMC Foundation Announces Peter Taylor as President

OAKDALE, Minn., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ECMC Foundation has announced Peter Taylor as its next president. Taylor comes to ECMC Foundation from the University of California (UC) system where he serves as the executive vice president and chief financial officer.

"We sought a leader who is passionate about improving America's education system and shares in our commitment to help students succeed," said John DePodesta, ECMC Foundation chairman of the board. "ECMC Group intends to provide substantial new funding to our Foundation over the next several years.  We are delighted to have someone with Peter's vision and experience lead our Foundation to the next level."

During his time at the UC system, Taylor oversaw all aspects of financial management at the ten campuses, five academic medical centers and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Previously, Taylor held senior positions in investment banking, including Barclays Capital where he served as managing director of public finance. Taylor has also served in senior positions in other large, complex organizations, including GTE California. His experience encompasses governmental work as well, which includes more than six years on the legislative staff of the California State Assembly Majority Leader. 

"I am honored to have the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that is making a difference in the lives of students," said Taylor. "It is exciting to see a board of directors and management team so well aligned on its mission to help students succeed."   

Taylor currently serves on the board of directors of the J. Paul Getty Trust and Edison International. He holds a bachelor of arts in political science from UCLA and a master's degree in public policy analysis from Claremont Graduate University.

Taylor will assume his new responsibilities in May 2014.

About ECMC Foundation
The mission of ECMC Foundation is to inspire and facilitate improvements in the systems that affect educational outcomes—especially among underserved populations—through evidence-based innovation and targeted deployment of resources. ECMC Foundation is funded by ECMC Group. 

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