David M. Heyman

David M. Heyman
Born David Melville Heyman
29 August 1891
Died 7 January 1984
Nationality American
Alma mater Mohegan Lake Military Academy, Cornell University,Columbia University
Occupation Financier, philanthropist
Known for Founder of the Public Health Research Institute of the City of New York in 1941 and of the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York in 1947.
Spouse(s) Ruth Stein
Relatives Doron Kochavi, Shir Kochavi (Great Granddaughter), Amit L. Kochavi (Great Grandson)

David M. Heyman (29 August 1891 - 7 January 1984) was an American financier and philanthropist who founded Public Health Research Institute of the City of New York in 1941 and the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York in 1947.[1][2][3]

Career

David Heyman was schooled in the New York City. After his school life, he attended the Mohegan Lake Military Academy in the Westchester County. In 1909, he went to Cornell University, however, he transferred later to Columbia University.[4]

After graduating from University, he joined the board of a family foundation starting his career as an investment banker.[4] However, he joined military service when the World War I broke out.[4][2][5]

He retired in 1947 but still served on various city boards such as the Board of Health. He served as the Chairman of Mayor Wagner's Commission on Health Services and the New York Foundation's president from 1937 to 1966.[4][5][2][3]

He is known for founding the Heyman Center for the Humanities at Columbia University, to make this happen he contributed $20 million.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "PHRI :: PHRI's History". www.phri.org. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  2. 1 2 3 Blair, William G. (1981-09-17). "CENTER FOR HUMANITIES DEDICATED AT COLUMBIA". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  3. 1 2 Michael, Heidelberger, (1952-04-21). "The Public Health Research Institute of the City of New York, Inc". profiles.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Blair, William G. (1984). "DAVID M. HEYMAN, FINANCIER AND A HEALTH SERVICES LEADER". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  5. 1 2 "The Trustees of the New York Foundation | New York Foundation". nyf.org. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
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