Joined Curi Capital
July 2025
Education
- BA in Government, Harvard College
- MEd in Politics & Education, MA in Higher & Post-Secondary Education, Columbia University
- MBA in Finance, New York University
Affiliations
- Harvard College Fund, National Participation Chair
Previous Experience
- RevUp Growth Partners, Consultant
- University of Denver, Associate Vice Chancellor of Campaigns and University Advancement
- Teach for America, Vice President, Leadership Gifts Officer
- Columbia University, Executive Director for Campaign Planning and Analysis
Bio
Joanna Hootnick joined the Curi Capital team in 2025 as a Business Development Officer in our Denver office. With more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, she most recently led strategy for campaigns worth a combined $6B at Columbia University and the University of Denver.
Outside of work, Joanna enjoys running, skiing, comedy, reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog. She founded a book club in 2019 and served on the fundraising committee at the International School of Denver.