A Closer Look: Jo Christine Miles
Director, Principal Community Relations and the Principal Foundation Inc. Friday, July 2, 2021 6:00 AM At a Glance
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Education: Master of International Affairs, economic and political development, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, New York, N.Y.; Juris Doctor, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, N.Y.; Bachelor of Arts, political science, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.
Family: Husband, Everett, and two sons, Ellis, 9, and Evan, 7, and their dog, Cooper (a cavalier King Charles spaniel)
Activities: Walking, enjoying nature
Living and working in New York City, Miles had recently left a successful career as a corporate restructuring lawyer with one of the country’s largest law firms to become a philanthropy consultant. In that role, she provided expertise to a number of influential private foundations and nonprofits,
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Des Moines, Iowa /3BL Media/ – Principal Financial Group
® released today multi-year corporate responsibility commitments focused on employee empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainability as part of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and issued through its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.
“Principal
® was founded to put financial security within reach of more people,” said Dan Houston, chairman, president, and CEO of Principal. “Today, living our purpose by doing the right thing for people, businesses, and communities is more important than ever. These clearly defined commitments help ensure customers, employees, and shareholders understand our dedication to taking action, making progress, and driving outcomes for a more inclusive and sustainable world.”