Lucy Ball
Board Member
“There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it" - Amanda Gorman
Lucy Ball is the Founding Executive Director of Lone Pine Foundation, a private Foundation supporting organizations that fight poverty through education while cultivating a spirit of philanthropy at Lone Pine Capital LLC.
Lucy has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for 35 years. Prior to joining the Foundation, she was Executive Director of Starlight Children’s Foundation (now known as Encourage Kids Foundation) where she remains involved on the Chairman's Circle.
Lucy has served on numerous local boards of directors. She is a founding board member of Impact Fairfield County, a women’s giving circle helping to leverage individual giving to achieve greater impact. She also currently sits on the advisory board of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls. In 2013, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy awarded Lucy its Martha Newman Award recognizing her integrity and dedication to philanthropy. In 2018, Lucy received the Greenwich YWCA Brava Award, acknowledging her leadership in her field, for mentoring others and her commitment to both philanthropy and community involvement.
Lucy has had a regular meditation practice since 2011. Her practice has greatly improved the quality of her life and she wants to pass along the opportunity to others. She is also certified in playing Tibetan bowls.