Colburn Wilbur serves as trustee emeritus and foundation consultant for the David & Lucile Packard Foundation.
PALO ALTO, CA, February 07, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Cole Wilbur with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Wilbur celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A dedicated philanthropist, Mr. Wilbur serves as trustee emeritus and foundation consultant for the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, which helps to improve the lives of children, families and communities, as well as support developing countries with population issues and conservation of our oceans, air and open space. Previously, he served as the foundation's chief executive officer and President. In addition, he gained valuable expertise as interim president and chief executive officer of The California Wellness Foundation, The Council on Foundations and as executive director of the Sierra Club Foundation.
An expert in his field, Mr. Wilbur holds a Bachelor of Science in political science, as well as a Master of Business Administration, both from the prestigious Stanford University. In addition to his line of work, he has made it a point to give back to others through serving on the board of directors of Colorado College, Planned Parenthood, Universal Giving, and the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation. Utilizing his expertise, he has written two publications, "Giving with Confidence: A Guide to Savvy Philanthropy" and "The Complete Guide to Grantmaking Basics," which was written by the Council on Foundations. For his outstanding contributions in the field, he has been named to a plethora of publications, including Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the West. In the near future, Mr. Wilbur intends to continue his philanthropic endeavors through the David & Lucile Packard Foundation and several non-profit organization boards.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Cole Wilbur has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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