Polly Weber

Polly Weber is an Arizona-based philanthropist and a passionate advocate for the Haub School’s community-based conservation programs. She has a long-held interest in issues facing the West. A native of the East and a graduate of Skidmore College, Polly went on to receive an MA in Education from the University of Arizona. She began her varied career doing political and policy tasks for Governor Nelson Rockefeller. After working at the New York State Common Retirement Fund for close to a decade she made her way to Wall Street. Working for 18 years for J&W Seligman, she was the first woman elected as Managing Director of the firm. Now retired and living in Tucson, Polly continues to have impact through her service and philanthropy. Her work has protected wild and working lands and wildlife here and abroad. She is a self-described animal lover, international traveler, and avid birder.