The Founder
Marrying her desire for social and racial equity with her frustration over well-meaning philanthropists faltering at the hands of bad advice, Jenny created Golden Heron Consulting. The backbone of her work is educating both new and existing philanthropists, and those surrounding the philanthropists, on creating equitable and sustainable social impact initiatives.
It is Jenny’s goal for traditional philanthropists, foundations, corporations and emerging philanthropists to leverage one another's skills, experiences and resources to create deep community impact.
Jenny received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Skidmore College and her Master of Education from Harvard University.
Our Story
Jenny Goldstock Wright has long carried a deep commitment to addressing entrenched inequities in communities across the US. For nearly two decades, she has dedicated her professional career to building bridges between traditional and emerging philanthropists, and creating initiatives with race equity as their foundation.
Jenny’s fearless commitment to and expertise in developing community infrastructure, education, and workforce development initiatives continues her family’s long lineage of creating positive change. Indeed, the name of her consulting firm, “Golden Heron” is an homage to this legacy.
Golden comes from Goldstock, Jenny’s family name. Jenny’s grandfather, Herb Goldstock, was a lifelong anti-racist and shaped much of her worldview. His son, Jenny’s father, Ron Goldstock, has been the most formative person in her life. The name Heron combines both of their names, Herb and Ron. Quietly embedded in Heron is the word Hero, which is exactly what they both are to Jenny.
Through Golden Heron, Jenny carries forward their legacy, using her voice and skills to push for equity, justice, and meaningful change.
Army baseball team integrated by Jenny’s grandfather, Herb Goldstock, in 1944.