Nancye Green

Nancye Green is a prominent designer, business leader, and co-founder of Donovan/Green, a brand strategy firm.1 She established Donovan/Green with Michael Donovan in the mid-1970s.1 Green is known for her expertise in tackling complex communication and transformation challenges for various organizations, from startups to mature companies and non-profit entities.1

Career Highlights

• Co-founder of Donovan/Green: Nancye founded the firm with Michael Donovan in the mid-1970s.1
• Chief Design Officer: She served as CDO at The Medicines Company, a biotech firm, from 2014 to 2019.1
• Interim Chief Brand Officer: Green held this position at Zurich Financial Services.1
• CEO: She was the CEO of Waterworks.1

Board Memberships

Nancye has served on several notable boards, including:

• D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles
• Waterworks
• Hallmark
• Ingram Partnership
• Design Board of P&G
• EcoHealth Alliance (current board Chair)
• The New School (Board of Trustees)

Professional Recognition

• Past President of the American Institute of Graphic Arts
• Past President of the International Design Conference in Aspen
• Recognized in Richard Saul Wurman's 1000 Most Creative People in America
• Awarded an Honorary Doctorate from The Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C.
• Recipient of the American Institute of Graphic Arts Medal in 2014 (along with Michael Donovan)1

Education

• Tulane University: Honors degree in Political Science
• Parsons School of Design: Graduated as valedictorian1

Nancye Green has also taught at various prestigious institutions, including Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design, Cooper Union, Bank Street College, and Columbia University.1 Currently, she is involved in a campaign and company called "un\teaching," which stems from her passion for seeking and embracing deep knowledge and experiences that contribute to a more humane and just world.1