Marilyn Hawrys Simons has worked primarily in the non-profit sector as a volunteer for the past 20 years, focusing on education. She has served as President of the Simons Foundation since 1994. Dr. Simons is currently President of the Board of LearningSpring Elementary School, a school for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. She received a B.A. and a Ph.D. in Economics from the State University of New York, Stony Brook.