Barb Izzo

At Mae, Barb Izzo applies an innovative multidisciplinary approach to philanthropy, supporting initiatives that challenge the status quo. She focuses on cross-sector collaboration, strives for systemic solutions, and employs insightful advocacy in her commitment to use every tool at her disposal to effect meaningful, long-term, beneficial change.

Barb is a strategic, visionary, and deeply empathetic leader, guided by her commitment to responsible innovation, ethical corporate citizenship, and corporate social responsibility. Throughout her career as a trusted executive and advisor to some of the most influential companies in Silicon Valley and beyond, Barb has built a reputation as a principled decision-maker and bold thinker, consistently prioritizing integrity, stakeholder accountability, and the long-term public interest. In each of her roles, she continually focused beyond commercial outcomes—championing initiatives with global social impact—including while leading strategic and impact investments at Intel Capital, navigating transformative acquisitions for companies including WhatsApp and TikTok, and establishing and guiding corporate charitable foundations.

A passionate advocate for animal welfare and disability rights, Barb currently serves on the board of directors of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue and the advisory board of Disability Rights Advocates. Her advocacy is not only personal—it’s strategic, grounded in academic research, and legal and policy expertise that amplifies impact at scale.

Barb holds a BA in Philosophy, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame and a JD, cum laude, from Harvard Law School.