Pat Stryker
American activist and philanthropist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patricia A. Stryker[1] (born April 6, 1956)[2] is an American billionaire businessperson, philanthropist, and political activist. Stryker is the granddaughter of Homer Stryker, founder of Stryker Corporation, a medical technology company.
Pat Stryker | |
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Born | (1956-04-06) April 6, 1956 (age 68) |
Education | University of Northern Colorado (dropped out) |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Known for | Inheritance of one-third of the family shares in Stryker Corporation |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Jon Stryker (brother) Ronda Stryker (sister)) Homer Stryker (grandfather) |
Since the early 2000s, she has become more active in civic life. In 2001, she founded the Bohemian Foundation, which focuses on music, arts and the community through grantmaking, programs, and events. She donated $3 million to defeat a 2002 ballot initiative to limit bilingual education in Colorado. In 2004, she gave $20 million to Colorado State University, mostly to benefit its football team.
Stryker bought Sonoma's Sommer Vineyards in 1999, which she rebuilt, replanted, and rechristened as Stryker Sonoma.[3] It covers 32 acres (129,000 m²) in Alexander Valley, California, producer of classic vinifera varieties Bordeaux and Zinfandel. In May 2016, she sold the winery to focus on her foundation work.[4]
As of 2021, Stryker ranks #340 on the Forbes Women 400.[5]