Early Life and Education
Amy Goldman Fowler was born in 1954. She is the daughter of Lillian (née Schuman) and Sol Goldman. Her father, Sol Goldman, was a prominent real estate developer. Fowler earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Barnard College in 1976, a master's in developmental psychology from Columbia University's Teachers College in 1978, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University in 1984.
Rise to Success
Fowler's wealth stems from her inheritance of her father's real estate empire, Solil Management, which owned a vast portfolio of properties. She shares ownership of the company with her three siblings. While working in the family's real estate business when she was younger, Fowler is also known for her passion for gardening and her advocacy for heirloom fruits and vegetables.
Key Business Strategies
While specific business strategies for Solil Management are not readily available, the firm's success is linked to the real estate investments of Sol Goldman. The family's real estate holdings include a stake in the World Trade Center developments.
Philanthropy
Amy Goldman Fowler is actively involved in philanthropy. She is a trustee of the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust and the Amy P. Goldman Foundation. She supports initiatives in education, environment, and biodiversity. Fowler has contributed significantly to political campaigns, including substantial donations to Planned Parenthood and the Democratic Party. She has also served as a vice chairman of the New York Botanical Garden Board and on the board of Seed Savers Exchange. In 2016, she gave two donations of $1,000,000 each to Planned Parenthood Votes.