Catherine Reynolds,
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Catherine Reynolds is a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist who revolutionized higher education financing. Three decades ago, she identified a gap in the education financing system, particularly for middle-class families, and set out to create a solution. Through EduCap, she developed an innovative financial infrastructure that created today’s $200 billion U.S. private student loan industry.
What Makes Them Innovative
Her work disrupted the higher education finance space, making it more accessible and affordable for students. By partnering with entities like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, she created a sustainable business model that provided student loans as an employee benefit, expanding educational opportunities for many families across the U.S.
