Kathryn F. Hubbard
Member Kathryn Hubbard is a cofounder of the Bridges of Understanding Foundation, a non-profit, nonpolitical organization dedicated to fostering better understanding between the United States and the Arab world. Bridges of Understanding supports projects in the areas of education, health care and culture.
Mrs. Hubbard also serves on the Board of Trustees of DePauw University and currently chairs the Nominations and Trusteeship Committee for the University. She has also served on or is currently serving on the boards of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the National Museum of Art and Sport, the National Junior Tennis League of Indianapolis, the American Pianist Association, DePauw University Alumni Board and Board of Visitors, the Indianapolis Ballet, the Executive Council of Foreign Diplomats and the Choice Charitable Trust. In 2005 Kathy received the Choice Honoree of the Year from the Choice Charitable Trust for her dedication to their foundation, which provides scholarships for low-income children to attend private schools.
In addition to her work in non-profits and in business, Hubbard has a long history of involvement in political activities, including fundraising and policy work for the Indiana Republican State Committee, Mayor Steve Goldsmith, Mayor Bill Hudnut, Senator Dan Coats, Congressman David McIntosh, Vice President Dan Quayle, President George H.W. Bush, and President George W. Bush.
She also worked for the International Trade Division of the Indiana Department of Commerce, where she was responsible for assisting companies in export development and in promoting Indiana as a location for foreign investment. Hubbard also worked at the Hudson Institute, a public policy research “think tank” organization, responsible for raising funds for national security, international and domestic policy research.
Hubbard graduated with a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1974. She attended the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland from 1972-1973. She is married to Allan B. Hubbard; they reside in Washington, D.C. and have three children -- Will (21), Katie (19), and Sara (19).
Kathryn Hubbard was appointed by President George W. Bush to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in March 2007.
