Alan Solomont

Alan Solomont is a superdelegate in the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.

Bio
Alan D. Solomont, "is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political activist. As founder and CEO of the ADS Group, he helped to build a broad and innovative network of post-acute, eldercare services. In 1996, the A•D•S Group was sold to the Multicare Companies, which is now a part of Genesis Health Ventures. Following the sale of the A•D•S Group, Mr. Solomont helped found HouseWorks, a company whose mission is to help seniors remain independent in their own homes. Active for many years in the Democratic Party, Mr. Solomont was a senior member of John Kerry’s finance team which raised more money for this Democratic presidential candidate than any in history. In 1997, he was chosen by President Clinton and Vice President Gore to serve as National Finance Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Under his leadership, the DNC raised over $40 million. Mr. Solomont has held many other volunteer positions in the Democratic Party. In 2000, Mr. Solomont was named by President Clinton to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service. He is the immediate past Chairman of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, and the Vice Chairman of Boston Medical Center where he co-chairs the medical capital campaign to build a new cancer care center. Mr. Solomont is also a member of the Boards of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Cradles to Crayons, United Leaders, Jewish Fund for Justice, and the WGBH Educational Foundation. He is a trustee of his alma mater, Tufts University, where he was the founding chair of the Board of Advocates of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service. In 1994, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Mr. Solomont received a BA from Tufts University in 1970 in Political Science and Urban Studies. He pursued independent studies abroad as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow and later earned a BS in Nursing from the University of Lowell. He is married to Susan Lewis, who is a Senior Advisor at The Philanthropic Initiative where she advises individuals, foundations, and corporations on strategic philanthropy."

"In 2000, Mr. Solomont was named by President Clinton to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation oversees three national service initiatives: AmeriCorps, the National Senior Service Corps and Learn & Serve America.

"Deeply committed to peace in the Middle East and a democratic Israel, Mr. Solomont has advised a number of US government officials on matters relating to Israel and the peace process. He was a guest of President Clinton in Jordan and Israel for the signing of the peace treaty between these countries in 1994, and he accompanied House Democratic leader Richard Gephardt to Israel in 1998 on the occasion of Israel's 50th Anniversary. In January, 2001, Mr. Solomont was honored by the Israel Policy Forum for his commitment to peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

"In addition to his business and political pursuits, Mr. Solomont is a volunteer and supporter of many community institutions and charitable organizations. He is Chairman of the Board of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, the Vice Chairman of Boston Medical Center and chairs Boston Medical Center's Development Committee. Mr. Solomont is also a member of the Boards of the Jewish Fund for Justice, the New Israel Fund, Israel Policy Forum, Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, the Heller School at Brandeis University and the WGBH Educational Foundation. He is a trustee of his alma mater, Tufts University, where he chairs the National Advisory Board of the University College of Citizenship and Public Service.

"Mr. Solomont received a B.A. from Tufts University in 1970 in Political Science and Urban Studies. He pursued independent studies abroad as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow and later earned a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Lowell. He is married to Susan Lewis, who is a Senior Advisor at The Philanthropic Initiative where she advises individuals, foundations and corporations on strategic philanthropy.“

Affiliations

 * Board of Advocates, Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service

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